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VF55 KPZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,344 mi
Last recorded127,344 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 KPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 127,344 miles

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

Offside Front Lower (small chip in front windscreen less than 10mm)

Pass 2 Dec 2024 123,440 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 119,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower (small chips in windscreen lower edge)

Fail 12 Dec 2023 119,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (main front to rear brake pipes close to fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower (small chips in windscreen lower edge)

Pass 5 Dec 2022 116,337 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all main feed pipes close to brake pipe flexi) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates) ()

Offside Front Lower (small chip in windscreen less than 10mm not affecting drivers view)

Pass 16 Dec 2021 113,449 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates) ()

Fail 16 Dec 2021 113,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (offside and nearside) (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (central of tread) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (worn on inner edge ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower (Small chip in screen)

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper (All brake pipes covered in grease or other material)

Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,068 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 104,068 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 99,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 99,708 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak onto exhaust

Pass 14 Jun 2017 95,861 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 95,769 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim in two places (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre tread slightly cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre inner edge devoid of tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 91,877 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes greased / suspect corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 91,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

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

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre valve deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear brake pipes greased / suspect corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2015 86,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2014 83,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 79,480 miles

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

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,504 miles

Corosion to offside rear brake pipe to flexi

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

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)

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,612 miles

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Wear to both rear tyres in centres

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,578 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,663 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)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 47,640 miles

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

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

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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VF55 KPZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VF55 KPZ, 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 VF55 KPZ registered?

VF55 KPZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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