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T333 TMM

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,050 mi
Last recorded171,050 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT333 TMM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 171,050 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 167,100 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 158,257 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 158,257 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 151,827 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 135,436 miles

this is low ommission car

Pass 23 May 2014 131,736 miles

this is low ommssion car

Pass 24 May 2013
Pass 17 Sep 2011 113,128 miles

Both front wipers slightly deteriorated.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 102,326 miles

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

Oil leak

brake wear sensor light on.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,753 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 50,778 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 50,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 44,011 miles

ABS BRACKET AND LOOSE WIRING HANGING UNDER BUMPER AND BONNET

AIR BAG WARING LAMP STAYS ON

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 44,000 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ABS BRACKET AND LOOSE WIRING HANGING UNDER BUMPER AND BONNET

AIR BAG WARING LAMP STAYS ON

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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T333 TMM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T333 TMM, 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 T333 TMM registered?

T333 TMM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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