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MA05 VNS

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,293 mi
Last recorded140,293 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 VNS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 140,293 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces look thin/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front lower rear arm ball joint at hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both headlamp lenses marked/deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 2453519 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle fitted with under trays not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Oct 2019 140,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected not visible when sidelights on (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces look thin/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides front lower rear arm ball joint at hub slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both headlamp lenses marked/deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 2453519 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

item removed from drivers view at start of test

vehicle fitted with under trays not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Nov 2018 128,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 120,316 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 115,717 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 115,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 110,230 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,742 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,531 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 99,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 94,173 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 94,173 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 73,275 miles

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

air bag light on

hand brake travel

Pass 3 Aug 2009 60,042 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 47,271 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 47,248 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 47,248 miles

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

Airbag light on

Long handbrake travel

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,809 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jul 2007 31,240 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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MA05 VNS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MA05 VNS, 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 MA05 VNS registered?

MA05 VNS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is MA05 VNS safe to buy?

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