MOT Status
ValidMileage
158,938 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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
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
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
windscreen cracked
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
offside front tyre has a screw in tread
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was VE05 BKY registered?
VE05 BKY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 2005.
Is VE05 BKY safe to buy?
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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