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WR55 FFE

2005 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,189 mi
Last recorded157,189 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 FFE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 157,189 miles

Engine covers & undertrays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 157,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 156,528 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 151,065 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 147,341 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 147,341 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 137,712 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 129,117 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

plastic under covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2015 121,778 miles

Child seat fitted in rear

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 114,690 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2014 107,271 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 107,271 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jan 2013 101,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,884 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 98,351 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 91,599 miles

free play felt in offside of steering rack

offside rear tyre worn smoth on inner edge

Pass 30 Dec 2010 82,341 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 76,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 76,088 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 75,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 56,895 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 56,895 miles

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

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

advize slight free play o/s/f steering rack joint

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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WR55 FFE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WR55 FFE, 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 WR55 FFE registered?

WR55 FFE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is WR55 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR55 FFE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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