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EK55 VNA

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,224 mi
Last recorded140,224 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 VNA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 140,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undertrays not allowing full inspection of corrosion to pipes . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front drivers seatbelt stalk has a device fitted to extinguish light without wearing belt. removed for test

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 140,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undertrays not allowing full inspection of corrosion to pipes . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front drivers seatbelt stalk has a device fitted to extinguish light without wearing belt. removed for test

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 134,233 miles

Offside Front drivers seatbelt stalk has a device fitted to extinguish light without wearing belt. removed for test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes, undertrays not allowing full inspection of corrosion to pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 134,233 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front drivers seatbelt stalk has a device fitted to extinguish light without wearing belt. removed for test

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes, undertrays not allowing full inspection of corrosion to pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 130,922 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers impede parts of the inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2016 122,948 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 122,942 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 114,692 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 106,907 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 106,907 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 94,899 miles

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Wiper starting to smear

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,613 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 48,445 miles

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

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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EK55 VNA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EK55 VNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 VNA registered?

EK55 VNA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 October 2005.

Is EK55 VNA safe to buy?

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