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WV55 FYE

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,915 mi
Last recorded186,915 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 FYE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 186,915 miles

Position lamp incorrect colour front both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 174,116 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 174,116 miles

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))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 157,751 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 145,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 130,626 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 121,580 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Offside Front outer side wall damage

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 10 Feb 2017 119,346 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 115,094 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 106,004 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,275 miles

Oil leak

n/s front tyre wearing low on edges, o/s rear tyreworn low inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2013 97,275 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 88,057 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 79,067 miles

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

slight damage n/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 10 Nov 2010 68,408 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,408 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 56,989 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 45,967 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,935 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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