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WV55 SZJ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,660 mi
Last recorded147,660 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 SZJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 147,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake efficiency requirements only just met

Pass 5 Feb 2015 131,295 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 128,288 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 127,705 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 127,486 miles

n/s/f tyre has large chunk missing from outer sidewall

o/s/r tyre has cut on inner edge exposing the cords

Pass 13 Sep 2010 126,115 miles

rear tyres are wearing low

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Fail 7 Sep 2010 126,115 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front door panels have been removed

rear tyres are wearing low

slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles

Pass 30 Sep 2009 125,074 miles

n/s/r sidelight is only operating on 40% of the LED bulbs

o/s/f fog lamp inoperative

o/s/r tyre has nail in the tread area and was very low on pressure! needs internal inspection to check for damage after being driven on such a low pressure!

park brake lever close to end of reserve travel

rear brake pads worn low!

slight play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle

Pass 18 Sep 2008 117,600 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 117,600 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WV55 SZJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

WV55 SZJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is WV55 SZJ safe to buy?

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