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VA54 ADZ

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,229 mi
Last recorded162,229 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 ADZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 162,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 154,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2014 154,060 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2013 142,078 miles

both front tyres slightly miss-shaped on inner edges

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Jan 2012 127,641 miles

n/s/r tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 27 Jan 2011 114,726 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 114,726 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 100,070 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 85,064 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 85,064 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 57,533 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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VA54 ADZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VA54 ADZ, 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 VA54 ADZ registered?

VA54 ADZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is VA54 ADZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA54 ADZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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