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SM55 VRE

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,409 mi
Last recorded128,409 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 VRE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 128,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear sills corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 128,407 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear sills corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,278 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 126,277 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 119,250 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 108,200 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 101,385 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2017 101,385 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 88,853 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 88,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 78,357 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 78,357 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 69,818 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 60,600 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 52,128 miles

O/S/R + N/S/R H-arm bushes split.

Oil leaks from gearbox sump and engine sump areas.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 52,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/R + N/S/R H-arm bushes split.

Oil leaks from gearbox sump and engine sump areas.

Pass 12 May 2010 46,660 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 36,844 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 30,466 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 30,466 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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SM55 VRE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM55 VRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM55 VRE registered?

SM55 VRE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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