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NJ55 NVL

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,433 mi
Last recorded143,433 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 NVL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 143,433 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 143,430 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 133,195 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 127,694 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 127,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 122,023 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 122,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 112,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 112,809 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 100,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 87,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,169 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,047 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 59,452 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 59,451 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,800 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,308 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,648 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,381 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 27,381 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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NJ55 NVL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ55 NVL, 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

How do I check the history of NJ55 NVL?

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What year was NJ55 NVL registered?

NJ55 NVL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is NJ55 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ55 NVL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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