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VF05 EPC

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

203,390 mi
Last recorded203,390 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 EPC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 203,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 199,968 miles

tpms on dash

Pass 17 Sep 2021 191,198 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 181,680 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 181,564 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 174,839 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and Nearside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 174,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 168,330 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 168,304 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Handbrake on n/s/r (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 157,324 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 147,143 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 134,285 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres on 3m of tread

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to see some components

Fail 11 Sep 2015 134,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres on 3m of tread

engine cover and under trays fitted unable to see some components

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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VF05 EPC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VF05 EPC, 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 VF05 EPC registered?

VF05 EPC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is VF05 EPC safe to buy?

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