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SP55 WRO

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

242,017 mi
Last recorded242,017 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 WRO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 242,017 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 240,212 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 232,364 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 227,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 225,742 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 215,024 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 215,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 202,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Jan 2016 183,353 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2016 183,353 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 1 Jan 2015 164,432 miles

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn close to legal limit, steering arm has slight play, both sides front anti-roll bar linkages have slight play

Fail 1 Jan 2015 164,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2013 147,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 125,414 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,308 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 80,734 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 172,340 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 172,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 142,108 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 142,108 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear outer door handle missing

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

Pass 19 Sep 2008 107,093 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 107,024 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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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SP55 WRO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP55 WRO, 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 SP55 WRO registered?

SP55 WRO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is SP55 WRO safe to buy?

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