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VN05 VUL

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

171,390 mi
Last recorded171,390 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 VUL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 171,390 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2021 169,042 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 165,428 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 160,091 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 154,365 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 145,743 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 145,743 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 137,953 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 132,822 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 127,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 120,093 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 119,487 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 119,486 miles

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

osf and osr tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2011 108,135 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 98,847 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,025 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 60,479 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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VN05 VUL 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 88.2%.

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 VN05 VUL, 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 VN05 VUL registered?

VN05 VUL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for VN05 VUL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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