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V400 GRA

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,503 mi
Last recorded165,503 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV400 GRA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 165,503 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 155,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 144,471 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 144,447 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2022 140,131 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 134,967 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 126,499 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 119,472 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,469 miles

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 26 Sep 2017 111,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 27 May 2016 105,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 97,938 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 87,266 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 76,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 63,944 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 51,952 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,187 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 18,095 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 17,471 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 17,471 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

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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V400 GRA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V400 GRA, 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 V400 GRA registered?

V400 GRA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is V400 GRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V400 GRA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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