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PN55 VDP

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

188,846 mi
Last recorded188,846 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 VDP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 188,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 188,880 miles

Rear Air suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 186,091 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 181,106 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 165,010 miles

front & rear brake pads worn low.

front antiroll bar link bar upper dust covers split.

Fail 22 Nov 2011 165,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front & rear brake pads worn low.

front antiroll bar link bar upper dust covers split.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 147,336 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 130,978 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 117,166 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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PN55 VDP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PN55 VDP, 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 PN55 VDP registered?

PN55 VDP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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