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FX54 VBC

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,208 mi
Last recorded125,208 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX54 VBC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 125,208 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

SLIGHT CORROSION UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.

UNDER TRAY FITTED.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 116,055 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 110,873 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 103,938 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 103,938 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,105 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 83,865 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 75,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front brake discs heavily worn.

rear tyre treads cracking.

Pass 16 Dec 2011 68,090 miles

front brake discs heavily worn.

Fail 13 Dec 2011 68,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs heavily worn.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,719 miles

o/s/f seat belt frayed. n/s/r tyre close to 2mm. o/s/r tyre close 2mm

Fail 6 Dec 2010 58,718 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/f seat belt frayed. n/s/r tyre close to 2mm. o/s/r tyre close 2mm

Pass 4 Jan 2010 50,700 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 41,618 miles

front pads low.

Pass 5 Jan 2008 28,054 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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FX54 VBC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FX54 VBC, 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 FX54 VBC registered?

FX54 VBC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FX54 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX54 VBC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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