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DY55 VFJ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,459 mi
Last recorded116,459 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 116,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside/ Dust Cover (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 112,246 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 112,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2023 105,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 94,797 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 86,319 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,304 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 79,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 79,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,644 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 77,644 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing all four (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,902 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,595 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,784 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 61,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,539 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 47,527 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 44,889 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 41,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 41,582 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,182 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 29,485 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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DY55 VFJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY55 VFJ, 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 DY55 VFJ registered?

DY55 VFJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is DY55 VFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 VFJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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