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BV55 VBY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

349,828 mi
Last recorded349,828 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 349,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left and right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rear (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps foggy

Fail 3 Nov 2020 349,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt retaining clip slipped (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left and right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rear (5.2.3 (e))

headlamps foggy

Pass 4 Nov 2019 337,535 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output would benefit from a polish (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left and right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

smell of diesel under car, covers preventing full inspection

Fail 4 Nov 2019 337,535 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing buckle underneath rear bench (7.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output would benefit from a polish (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement left and right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

smell of diesel under car, covers preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2018 309,169 miles

both front track rod ends have slight play in the ball joint

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

both sides rear subframe bushes have slight play

front flexi hoses deteriorating

rear suspension bushes have slight play

Pass 3 Nov 2017 291,121 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 266,036 miles

front suspension ball joint has slight play (same both sides)

parking brake pass limit only just reached. Advise adjustment/repair

Pass 22 Oct 2015 240,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 216,610 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 188,001 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 165,246 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 136,480 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 136,391 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 106,840 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 83,224 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 66,396 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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BV55 VBY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BV55 VBY, 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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BV55 VBY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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