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GJ55 VMC

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,800 mi
Last recorded184,800 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 VMC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 184,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 167,719 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 163,642 miles

Front both bonnet struts weak

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

full seat belts inspection can not checked due to baby seats

Pass 11 May 2021 159,754 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 156,853 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 153,017 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 149,585 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 146,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 146,777 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear close to excessive (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 137,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 127,859 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 127,859 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 118,339 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 107,695 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,390 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 104,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 95,668 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 95,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,306 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 73,988 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 63,207 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,323 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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GJ55 VMC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GJ55 VMC, 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 GJ55 VMC registered?

GJ55 VMC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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