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SO55 UNJ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,325 mi
Last recorded98,325 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 UNJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 98,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 93,259 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 89,379 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 89,379 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,143 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 79,138 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 72,097 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nr/side front shocker slight misting of fluid

Pass 27 Aug 2014 59,304 miles

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

front tyres wearing heavily on edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,858 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,971 miles

slight judder from both front brake dics

Pass 9 Oct 2010 42,946 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 42,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear nearside tyre worn to approximately 2mm

rear offfside tyre worn to approximately 2.5mm

Pass 20 Jul 2010 41,988 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 41,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,957 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 32,957 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 27,507 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 27,505 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SO55 UNJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SO55 UNJ, 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 SO55 UNJ registered?

SO55 UNJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is SO55 UNJ safe to buy?

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