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VE05 VCW

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

193,435 mi
Last recorded193,435 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 VCW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 193,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 183,799 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 276,925 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 262,711 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 149,573 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 143,970 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 135,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 126,895 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 116,674 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 106,468 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 106,466 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 101,904 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 101,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 96,691 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 27 Oct 2012 90,879 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 82,801 miles

rear pads getting close to wear sensor

Pass 9 Nov 2010 76,988 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 68,197 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 52,411 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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VE05 VCW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

VE05 VCW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 2005.

Is VE05 VCW safe to buy?

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