MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,615 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side lights (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs worn and lipped
slight smearing on both front wipers
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST55 ALO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 ST55 ALO, 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
How do I check the history of ST55 ALO?
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What year was ST55 ALO registered?
ST55 ALO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2005.
Is ST55 ALO safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST55 ALO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ST55 ALO have outstanding finance?
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