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WU55 WKV

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,304 mi
Last recorded174,304 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 WKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 174,304 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner

n/s/r brake hose perished

o/s handbrake eff lower than n/s

Pass 5 Jan 2018 160,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2017 146,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 146,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 136,675 miles

EMISSION TO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Fail 21 Jan 2016 136,675 miles

EMISSION TO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 123,610 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 123,610 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 112,430 miles

diesel emission tested to clean reading smoke meter.

Fail 7 Sep 2012 99,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 90,334 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 79,317 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,427 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,069 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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WU55 WKV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WKV, 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 WU55 WKV registered?

WU55 WKV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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