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PJ05 VXZ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,316 mi
Last recorded92,316 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 VXZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 92,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 176,273 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 174,080 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 174,063 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 170,829 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 170,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 166,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section of brake pipe to front flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section of brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 166,230 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))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section of brake pipe to front flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section of brake pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 163,382 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 158,925 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 152,689 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 152,682 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Back ( main steel) pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 148,581 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 124,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 110,545 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 97,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 81,621 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 67,948 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS CUT IN SIDEWALL NOT TO CORDS & VERY LOW ON INSIDE

Pass 1 Dec 2009 56,560 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 45,462 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 27,657 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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PJ05 VXZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ05 VXZ, 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 PJ05 VXZ registered?

PJ05 VXZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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