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AE55 XGP

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,408 mi
Last recorded184,408 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XGP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2021 184,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 105,738 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 105,738 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,913 miles

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,954 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,576 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 92,760 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 89,797 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jan 2014 87,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 81,677 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 81,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 68,099 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 54,055 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 54,053 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2010 118,023 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 102,469 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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AE55 XGP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AE55 XGP, 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 AE55 XGP registered?

AE55 XGP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is AE55 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 XGP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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