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VN05 XJM

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,757 mi
Last recorded120,757 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 XJM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 120,757 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 113,899 miles

handbrake effiency only just met 17%

Fail 16 Oct 2017 113,899 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake effiency only just met 17%

Pass 16 Sep 2016 107,050 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body damage n/s/r quater panl and door

handbrake effeinicy only just met 17%

Fail 16 Sep 2016 107,050 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

body damage n/s/r quater panl and door

handbrake effeinicy only just met 17%

Pass 25 Apr 2016 104,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 94,659 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 94,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration rear number plate.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,644 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 56,035 miles

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

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

front discs worn

oil level low

Pass 27 May 2010 45,580 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 39,122 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 29,001 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 XJM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XJM, 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 XJM registered?

VN05 XJM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is VN05 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN05 XJM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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