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GV55 TVE

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

194,595 mi
Last recorded194,595 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 TVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 194,595 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly slightly spongy (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Also worn ,borderline ,right on limit ,asap,customer was informed (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 27 Oct 2023 191,052 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED UNDERTRAYS NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF SOME TEST ITAM

General corrosion at prescribed area + suspension components

Pass 25 Oct 2022 188,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

PLASTIC UNDER TRAY FITTED STOPPING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 27 Oct 2021 183,519 miles

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

PLASTICK UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 22 Oct 2020 178,313 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear brake wear sensor not plugged in

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 178,313 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear brake wear sensor not plugged in

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 177,248 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 177,248 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 175,494 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 175,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 170,897 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 165,468 miles

n/s rear drive shaft outer gaitor leaking(slight)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 150,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 136,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light Corrosion Around The Rear Axle Mounts

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 136,494 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Light Corrosion Around The Rear Axle Mounts

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 108,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 108,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 86,407 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 86,407 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 66,715 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 56,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,299 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 38,521 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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GV55 TVE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GV55 TVE, 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 GV55 TVE registered?

GV55 TVE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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