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SV55 MSY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

192,673 mi
Last recorded192,673 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 MSY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 192,673 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 186,206 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 186,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp poor image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head lamp poor image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 176,251 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner steering rack end joint has play ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 176,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poor image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner steering rack end joint has play ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 168,481 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2020 168,468 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 161,953 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 161,925 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 147,654 miles

emissions too low to register test pass

Pass 22 Jun 2017 134,100 miles

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 134,095 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (3.6.B.4d)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

tracking

Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,221 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 117,124 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 116,999 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2014 107,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2013 96,022 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 84,352 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 72,677 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 70,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,285 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 47,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,348 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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SV55 MSY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SV55 MSY, 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

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What year was SV55 MSY registered?

SV55 MSY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is SV55 MSY safe to buy?

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