MOT Status
ValidMileage
152,208 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring and slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both headlights cloudy
fuel cap seal starting to perish
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Aux. drive belt badly worn and frayed
Both headlamps deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
T.P.M.S. warning on
condensation to offside rear light
minor perishing to fuel cap seal
play in nearside rear upper front facing suspension arm outer ball joint
slight play in nearside track rod end
some leds inoperative centre stop light
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
condensation to offside rear light
minor perishing to fuel cap seal
play in nearside rear upper front facing suspension arm outer ball joint
slight play in nearside track rod end
some leds inoperative centre stop light
both rear brake flexi hoses splitting
minor perishing to fuel cap seal
offside reverse light inoperative
play in nearside rear upper front facing arm ball joint
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
both rear tyres wearing low
Both front droplink dust boots splitting
Rear brake pads worn low
both front anti roll bar drop link dust boots splitting
minor stone chips front screen
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
corrosion to both rear road wheels
fuel cap seal perishing
play in front anti roll bar mountings
rusting to both rear brake pipes
some leds inop centre stop light
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Unable to do thorough inspection of some components due to underside trays
Unable to carry out thorough inspection of under side due to being covered by under trays
salty residue on all rear metal brake pipes
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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SO55 HVL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 SO55 HVL, 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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SO55 HVL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2005.
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