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VE05 NVS

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,338 mi
Last recorded164,338 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2023 164,338 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 161,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 157,962 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 157,962 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 155,229 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 150,197 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 150,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 143,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 136,759 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 127,695 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 120,574 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 112,934 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2012 104,681 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 99,052 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,860 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 68,292 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,698 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 30 Jun 2008 47,698 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

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 NVS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVS, 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 NVS registered?

VE05 NVS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is VE05 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 NVS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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