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EK55 VNJ

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,918 mi
Last recorded147,918 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 12 Jan 2023 147,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean.

Pass 17 Jan 2022 139,200 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Side skirts/ sill covers and under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some under-side components.

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean.

Pass 23 Jan 2021 126,957 miles

The exhaust emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading. Emissions to clean.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 112,226 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,326 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,260 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 61,873 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,369 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 45,875 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 44,496 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 42,488 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,787 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,398 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 33,558 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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EK55 VNJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK55 VNJ, 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 EK55 VNJ registered?

EK55 VNJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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