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VE55 UXL

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

205,344 mi
Last recorded205,344 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 UXL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 205,344 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 196,654 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 1.6mm. Inner shoulder very worn. (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SRS reset.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 188,038 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear brake pipes greased

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

srs light reset

Fail 23 Aug 2016 188,036 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 179,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 179,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2014 168,326 miles

Airbag reset.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 156,217 miles

Airbag fault.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 150,899 miles

Airbag light on.

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault.

Fail 18 Feb 2012 150,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Airbag light on.

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 142,668 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

under carrage cover fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2009 134,459 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 99,920 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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VE55 UXL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VE55 UXL, 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 VE55 UXL registered?

VE55 UXL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is VE55 UXL safe to buy?

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