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WK55 XLF

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

219,123 mi
Last recorded219,123 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 XLF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 219,123 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 318,195 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 191,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2016 191,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2015 182,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 171,303 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)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 171,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 159,319 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 149,395 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 133,295 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 133,291 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs wearing thin

Pass 15 Jun 2010 110,810 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 89,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 68,509 miles

engine under tray fitted

floor pan covers fitted

oter sill covers fitted

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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WK55 XLF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WK55 XLF, 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 WK55 XLF registered?

WK55 XLF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is WK55 XLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK55 XLF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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