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VN55 HJZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

288,811 mi
Last recorded288,811 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 HJZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 288,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in Lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 288,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation in Lamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Mount Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 177,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 172,137 miles

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

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

headlights faded beam image ok

Pass 3 May 2018 166,067 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 157,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 152,096 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 142,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn low on tread

trigger point not met

Pass 25 Feb 2014 129,278 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 129,278 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 116,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 15 Feb 2012 103,446 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 103,446 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 87,039 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 86,717 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 73,713 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2009 66,985 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 61,013 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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VN55 HJZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 VN55 HJZ, 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 VN55 HJZ registered?

VN55 HJZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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