MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Both rear tyres rubbing on wheel arch liners.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system showing a fault.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
brake light failure warning light is showing on dash screen but rear brake lights are working correctly when pedal is applied.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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MK05 VOB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 MK05 VOB, 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 MK05 VOB registered?
MK05 VOB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2005.
Is MK05 VOB safe to buy?
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