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ST55 SHV

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,059 mi
Last recorded188,059 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 SHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 188,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 182,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm slight play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 182,767 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread on wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm slight play in joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 176,635 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 278,316 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 159,710 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 159,710 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt missing from bracket (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bracket bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 159,428 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 159,425 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 141,866 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 141,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

245/40zr18 93y

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 123,299 miles

both front tyres worn on inside and outside and chopping

both rear tyres worn on inside

n/s rear tyre on 2mm

o/s rear tyre on 2 to 3mm

Pass 18 Jul 2013 86,546 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 70,396 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 70,396 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 56,814 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 50,470 miles

rear tyres soon

Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,018 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 29,828 miles

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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ST55 SHV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey 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 ST55 SHV, 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 ST55 SHV registered?

ST55 SHV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is ST55 SHV safe to buy?

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