MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,541 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside headlight poor pattern but within tollernce
Oil leak
discs slightly worn and pitted
rear lower rose joints have slight play
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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FG55 VPZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 FG55 VPZ, 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 FG55 VPZ registered?
FG55 VPZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2005.
Is FG55 VPZ safe to buy?
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