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VE55 ZMX

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,630 mi
Last recorded57,630 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 ZMX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,630 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 57,061 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 57,024 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 56,801 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 56,718 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 56,460 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,331 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,137 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,214 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 53,214 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,127 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)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,797 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 43,350 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 43,350 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,236 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 39,236 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,375 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 31,274 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,662 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres are worn severely on inner edges - Advise replacement

Pass 8 Feb 2010 23,687 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 18,121 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 ZMX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZMX, 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 VE55 ZMX registered?

VE55 ZMX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is VE55 ZMX safe to buy?

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