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VE05 NVR

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

206,492 mi
Last recorded206,492 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 NVR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 206,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 197,125 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 186,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag warning light on centre console

emissions to clean for smoke machine to obtain a reading

Fail 26 Oct 2016 186,343 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag warning light on centre console

emissions to clean for smoke machine to obtain a reading

Pass 27 Oct 2015 175,558 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 175,558 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 161,888 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 152,093 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 152,093 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 144,691 miles

emission too low

Pass 16 Jan 2012 135,267 miles

near side front brake pad low

Fail 13 Jan 2012 135,267 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

near side front brake pad low

Pass 24 Jan 2011 120,813 miles

emmissions too clean to register with smoke meter

near side rear tyre wearing inner edge

off side rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2010 105,507 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 105,507 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 92,136 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 90,078 miles

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

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 NVR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE05 NVR, 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 VE05 NVR registered?

VE05 NVR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is VE05 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 NVR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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