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EJ55 VBA

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,641 mi
Last recorded105,641 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VBA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 105,641 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 105,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault STAYS ON RED IN DASH (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BY CALIPER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BY CALIPER (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 97,545 miles

Front BONNET STRUTS VERY WEAK AND NOT ABLE TO HOLD BONNET UP

Front FRONT UNDERSHIELD SHOWING SIGNS OF OIL LEAKING FROM A COMPONANT

Fail 22 Feb 2025 97,545 miles

Front BONNET STRUTS VERY WEAK AND NOT ABLE TO HOLD BONNET UP

Front FRONT UNDERSHIELD SHOWING SIGNS OF OIL LEAKING FROM A COMPONANT

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Mirror glass very dark

Fail 19 Jan 2024 91,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Mirror glass very dark

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 82,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 82,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (4.1.1 (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))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 73,634 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2022 73,634 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 68,354 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2021 68,354 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2019 62,738 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 55,503 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2017 50,213 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 50,164 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

nearside rear tyre heverly worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,321 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 40,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 34,474 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 27,553 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,553 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has a cut on the inner edge aprox 8mm and deep enough to see cords

o/s/r tyre is so heavily worn on the inner edge delamination is a concern

Fail 16 Nov 2011 25,417 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 25,417 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 21,300 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 16,277 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 12,044 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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EJ55 VBA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EJ55 VBA, 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 EJ55 VBA registered?

EJ55 VBA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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