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BG55 VZE

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,216 mi
Last recorded173,216 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 VZE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 173,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 169,055 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 169,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 166,555 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 166,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 161,946 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 152,450 miles

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met. Would appear in need of adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Oct 2016 140,162 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 126,927 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 126,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 114,038 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,567 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 95,113 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 95,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 85,134 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 78,415 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 60,513 miles

plastic under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2009 60,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

plastic under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,016 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear seat back not locking out

Pass 6 Aug 2008 40,257 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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BG55 VZE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BG55 VZE, 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 BG55 VZE registered?

BG55 VZE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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