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SO54 TPU

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,954 mi
Last recorded136,954 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 TPU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 136,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 132,535 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 122,780 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Under tray obscuring the view

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 119,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 114,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 114,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 108,502 miles

headlights misted

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2021 108,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlights misted

offside front tyre very badly perished

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 107,394 miles

front tyres badly perished and worn inner edges

headlight lenes misted

offside rear tyre 2mm

rear flexi brake pipes periehed

Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,496 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

offside rear tyre 2-3mm

oil leak

rear flexi brake pipes perished

Pass 26 Mar 2018 96,867 miles

front brake discs scord

nearside rear tyre 1.6-2mm and very badly worn inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,554 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 89,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight leak offside front suspention leg

Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,557 miles

front brake discs scord

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,634 miles

front brake discs scord

front tyres badly perished in treads and worn uneven

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear tyres on wear bars and worn inner edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,794 miles

front brake discs scord

front tyres perished in treads

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,364 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 53,364 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,253 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 52,615 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 52,615 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,877 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2010 43,808 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 43,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

unable to check back seat belts as seats folded down and stuff lying on top of them

Pass 4 Mar 2009 40,591 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 40,591 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,926 miles

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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SO54 TPU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SO54 TPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO54 TPU registered?

SO54 TPU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is SO54 TPU safe to buy?

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