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127,344 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower (small chip in front windscreen less than 10mm)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (detected on shaker plates) ()
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) ()
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)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play dust cover perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
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 ()
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Wear to front brake pads
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
Wear to both front tyres on edges
Wear to both rear tyres in centres
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)
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?
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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.
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What year was VF55 KPZ registered?
VF55 KPZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2005.
Is VF55 KPZ safe to buy?
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