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GF05 VND

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

228,569 mi
Last recorded228,569 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 VND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 228,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 223,013 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 214,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 207,178 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 197,945 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 197,921 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 192,852 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 180,294 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 171,853 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 171,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 May 2017 164,012 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 156,271 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 155,998 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 144,667 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 136,015 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 124,928 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 108,407 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 96,374 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 106,998 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 92,150 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,536 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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GF05 VND is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GF05 VND, 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 GF05 VND registered?

GF05 VND is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is GF05 VND safe to buy?

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