MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,542 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine covers and under shields fitted
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
engine covers and under shields fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK05 YJB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VK05 YJB, 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 YJB registered?
VK05 YJB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2005.
Is VK05 YJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK05 YJB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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