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VK55 ORH

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,658 mi
Last recorded55,658 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ORH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 45,323 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 45,467 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,366 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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VK55 ORH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VK55 ORH, 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 VK55 ORH registered?

VK55 ORH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is VK55 ORH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK55 ORH shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VK55 ORH have outstanding finance?

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