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SO55 XNL

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

203,521 mi
Last recorded203,521 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XNL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 203,521 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 193,330 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Oil leak both ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 182,873 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 182,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 166,933 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 154,314 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 154,314 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 141,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2012 116,666 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 10 Nov 2012 116,666 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 11 Nov 2011 100,564 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 100,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 91,347 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 79,301 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 69,331 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XNL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

SO55 XNL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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