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J13 VEL

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,305 mi
Last recorded27,305 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 VEL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 27,305 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2024 27,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2023 26,881 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers, under tray & sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2022 26,429 miles

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

both front tyres weraring low close to wear bars

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2021 25,927 miles

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

both front tyre treads worn close to wear bars

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 25,594 miles

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

both front tyre treads worn close to wear bars

engine covers, under trays & sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 24,842 miles

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

engine cover,under tray & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2018 23,942 miles

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

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2017 23,077 miles

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

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,167 miles

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

engine covers, under trays & plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 20,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightley low on tread

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2013 18,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly low on tread

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2012 16,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 14,232 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 11,833 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 9,317 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 6,571 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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J13 VEL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 J13 VEL, 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 J13 VEL registered?

J13 VEL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is J13 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J13 VEL shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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