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NU05 VLG

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

181,672 mi
Last recorded181,672 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU05 VLG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 181,672 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2026 181,672 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 180,616 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 178,172 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 175,125 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 175,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 171,125 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 167,631 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

LOW PRESSURE SYMBOL LIT

Pass 2 Jan 2019 161,624 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on edge

both front tyres perished

run flat light on

Fail 2 Jan 2019 161,611 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre bald on edge

both front tyres perished

run flat light on

Pass 1 Dec 2017 156,944 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 147,574 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 140,032 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has saw tooth pattern on inner edge

Offside Front Upper wind screen has stone chip

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a cut in outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 140,032 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has saw tooth pattern on inner edge

Offside Front Upper wind screen has stone chip

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a cut in outer side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 132,069 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

condensation in o/s/f indicator lens

eml light on

Pass 12 Oct 2013 122,906 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 122,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 115,048 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,681 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 92,681 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

offside front outer sidelamp inop

under floor covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,704 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 75,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,093 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 51,851 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking aid failure fault

Fail 12 Apr 2008 51,846 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Head lamp range hight adjuster is inop

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condensation in N/S/F head lamp unit

parking aid failure fault

stone chip to windscreen over 10mm but not in any zone but in front of driver

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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NU05 VLG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NU05 VLG, 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 NU05 VLG registered?

NU05 VLG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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