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BL05 VGT

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

192,507 mi
Last recorded192,507 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 VGT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 192,507 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 164,253 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 140,227 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 140,227 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 123,292 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 116,016 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 107,789 miles

Diesel emission test carried out no readings recorded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2018 107,789 miles

Diesel emission test carried out no readings recorded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2017 104,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2017 104,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2016 99,129 miles

oil leak

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Fail 22 Dec 2015 99,128 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undetected peak exhaust emisions

Fail 16 Dec 2014 90,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undetected peak exhaust emisions

Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,482 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,396 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,766 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 29,000 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 29,000 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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BL05 VGT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL05 VGT, 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 BL05 VGT registered?

BL05 VGT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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