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BL55 VTX

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

174,013 mi
Last recorded174,013 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 VTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 174,013 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 174,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 173,966 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive undertray and some components covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner edge bald 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 171,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

large plastic trays fitted making full inspection difficult

steering lock light on dash

Pass 27 Mar 2024 165,594 miles

faulty steering lock light on dash

plastic trays fitted making full inspection difficult

Fail 19 Mar 2024 165,593 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

faulty steering lock light on dash

plastic trays fitted making full inspection difficult

Pass 9 May 2023 159,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

large plastic tray fitted making full inspection difficult

steering lock light on dash

Fail 8 May 2023 159,398 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

large plastic tray fitted making full inspection difficult

steering lock light on dash

Pass 9 May 2022 152,637 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 146,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 142,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 138,342 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 132,527 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 132,527 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 128,424 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

plastic engine covers, sill covers & under covers present at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2016 124,948 miles

Advise child seat present at time of test

Advise nsf shock absorber weak

Advise plastic engine cover, under covers & sill covers present at time of test

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 124,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Advise child seat present at time of test

Advise nsf shock absorber weak

Advise plastic engine cover, under covers & sill covers present at time of test

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 119,442 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 108,092 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 101,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 93,478 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 78,030 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 65,102 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 62,960 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 46,903 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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BL55 VTX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BL55 VTX, 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 BL55 VTX registered?

BL55 VTX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BL55 VTX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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