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WD55 BYO

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,495 mi
Last recorded214,495 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 BYO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2018 214,495 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 205,368 miles

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on edges

Fail 20 Dec 2016 205,368 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 198,061 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 190,255 miles

Oil leak

offside rear reflector damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2014 183,567 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 179,069 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 179,069 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

brake pipes across rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 157,752 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 157,752 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 138,312 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 138,312 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 119,590 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 119,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

slight play from within steering rack on offside

Pass 27 Dec 2008 93,236 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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WD55 BYO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WD55 BYO, 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 WD55 BYO registered?

WD55 BYO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is WD55 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD55 BYO shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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