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WU55 WKN

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

165,640 mi
Last recorded165,640 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 WKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 165,640 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 145,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

headlamp mounts broken

Fail 7 Aug 2025 145,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

headlamp mounts broken

Pass 8 Aug 2024 127,328 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 127,325 miles

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 111,313 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 107,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 107,373 miles

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect welded repair to rim is cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 97,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 97,856 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 86,169 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,814 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 66,889 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 66,889 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect Cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 64,761 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 64,761 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,180 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,452 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 59,450 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 54,754 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 52,067 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 48,071 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 48,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,890 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,912 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 42,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,166 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 32,142 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 32,095 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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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WU55 WKN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WU55 WKN, 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 WU55 WKN registered?

WU55 WKN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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