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OE05 VGD

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,672 mi
Last recorded139,672 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 VGD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 139,672 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres worn,offside rear inner edge badly worn.

some wear suspension etc

Fail 22 Mar 2018 139,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear tyres worn,offside rear inner edge badly worn.

some wear suspension etc

Pass 13 Mar 2017 128,048 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 128,048 miles

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 116,754 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 116,754 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 106,135 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 106,049 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre has a cut in tread but no cords showing.

tpm light on.

Fail 10 Jun 2014 106,049 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre has a cut in tread but no cords showing.

tpm light on.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 92,252 miles

tyre presure warning light iluminated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 80,822 miles

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

f/n/s brake ware indicator wire detached

Pass 27 May 2011 69,987 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 69,961 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 63,168 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 63,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 53,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 39,722 miles

n/side rear wheel low effort on h/brake

o/side front seat belt starting to fray

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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OE05 VGD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OE05 VGD, 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 OE05 VGD registered?

OE05 VGD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is OE05 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 VGD shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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