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VK05 FNY

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

166,357 mi
Last recorded166,357 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FNY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 166,357 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 160,072 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 155,609 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 155,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 149,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 149,543 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 147,979 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 146,070 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 144,823 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 144,823 miles

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 140,358 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 134,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 133,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 127,077 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 120,037 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 119,953 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner faces

light corrosion on offside and nearside rear brake pipes at unions

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 110,338 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 104,054 miles

intermittent fault with airbag system

Fail 6 Mar 2014 104,054 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 95,680 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 95,534 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,522 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 73,465 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,399 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 50,399 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 38,622 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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VK05 FNY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VK05 FNY, 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 VK05 FNY registered?

VK05 FNY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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