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FY55 VBZ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,141 mi
Last recorded118,141 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 VBZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 118,141 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2020 107,042 miles

Engine cover fitted

Small chip in windscreen outside driver veiw

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 97,121 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 93,437 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2017 86,013 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 77,678 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 75,733 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,593 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 72,593 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,712 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in both inner rack joints

Fail 25 Sep 2013 68,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,827 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 57,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

tyre low inflation light illuminated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,413 miles

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

o/s/front tyre outer edge

Fail 13 Sep 2011 49,402 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

o/s/front tyre outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2010 43,156 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 35,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,708 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,708 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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FY55 VBZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 FY55 VBZ, 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 FY55 VBZ registered?

FY55 VBZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is FY55 VBZ safe to buy?

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