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FG55 VPZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,541 mi
Last recorded193,541 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 VPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 193,541 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 193,541 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 185,397 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 176,647 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Dec 2016 170,319 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 166,743 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 160,896 miles

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)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 150,994 miles

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 150,994 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 141,518 miles

Offside headlight poor pattern but within tollernce

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 136,238 miles

discs slightly worn and pitted

rear lower rose joints have slight play

Pass 13 Sep 2010 119,760 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 106,072 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 93,807 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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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.

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