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VK55 XHC

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,541 mi
Last recorded175,541 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 XHC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 175,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 175,541 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Both tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 170,925 miles

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

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 10 Nov 2021 170,911 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2020 165,249 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 158,451 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 148,491 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2017 139,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 128,853 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 128,853 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 117,120 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 102,740 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 93,252 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 84,800 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres geting low

Pass 1 Nov 2010 75,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 63,392 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 49,872 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 XHC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

VK55 XHC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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