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WG55 NBF

2005 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,626 mi
Last recorded104,626 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 NBF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 104,626 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 104,626 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 87,843 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 86,323 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,644 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,688 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 48,891 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,580 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,975 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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WG55 NBF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WG55 NBF, 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 WG55 NBF registered?

WG55 NBF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 October 2005.

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The MOT history for WG55 NBF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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