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VE05 BKY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,938 mi
Last recorded158,938 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 BKY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 158,938 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 158,229 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))

Front Tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

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

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

Rear Tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2023 157,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 149,877 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 147,295 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 147,295 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 144,111 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 141,327 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 141,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 136,853 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 125,422 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 112,437 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 102,284 miles

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

windscreen cracked

Fail 31 Mar 2015 102,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

windscreen cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,869 miles

offside front tyre has a screw in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2013 78,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 72,165 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,244 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,692 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 40,033 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 37,937 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,937 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VE05 BKY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VE05 BKY, 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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VE05 BKY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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The MOT history for VE05 BKY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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