MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,409 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
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))
oil leak
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
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)
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)
Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
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)
O/S/R + N/S/R H-arm bushes split.
Oil leaks from gearbox sump and engine sump areas.
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.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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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.
Is SM55 VRE safe to buy?
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