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PJ55 VGG

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,834 mi
Last recorded129,834 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 VGG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 129,834 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 128,672 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 125,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 125,896 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 120,541 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

both headlight beam images are cloudy

Pass 17 Sep 2016 112,369 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty round the edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty round the edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Front headlight beam patten weak

Offside Front play in steering

Offside Rear brake sensor not connected to brake pad hanging loose

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2015 103,793 miles

Both nearside front and rear tyres worn close to 2mm tread depth indicators.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front,at outer faces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 103,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm At inner tread edge. (4.1.E.1)

Both nearside front and rear tyres worn close to 2mm tread depth indicators.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front,at outer faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 97,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front discs in poor condition

advise nearside front tyre wearing low in center

advise offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2013 92,667 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres showing signs of starting to wear on inner edges.

cracks in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,763 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp on

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 9 Apr 2011 78,416 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 70,307 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 70,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,601 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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PJ55 VGG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PJ55 VGG, 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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PJ55 VGG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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