MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Position lamp incorrect colour front both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
undertray fitted
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn inner (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
undertrays fitted not allowing inspection above
Nearside Front tyre side wall damage
Offside Front outer side wall damage
engine oil leak
n/s/f tyre side wall damage
oil leak
under tray fitted
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
n/s front tyre wearing low on edges, o/s rear tyreworn low inner edge
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s front tyre wearing low on edges, o/s rear tyreworn low inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight damage n/s front tyre outer wall
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WV55 FYE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 WV55 FYE, 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 WV55 FYE registered?
WV55 FYE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2005.
Is WV55 FYE safe to buy?
The MOT history for WV55 FYE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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