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VO05 UYD

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,378 mi
Last recorded102,378 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 UYD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 102,378 miles

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Fail 24 Feb 2022 102,378 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 3 Mar 2021 99,664 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across chassis to offside rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 98,203 miles

Engine cover/undertray fitted covering some components

Oil leak but not excessive

Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 89,137 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 84,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,444 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,624 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 65,623 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 59,365 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,893 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,167 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres 2/3/3mm

Fail 16 Mar 2011 47,167 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs heavily corroded

front tyres 2/3/3mm

Fail 17 Mar 2010 40,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 40,902 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,014 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,816 miles

REAR TYRES ON 3MM

Pass 21 Mar 2007 19,772 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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VO05 UYD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VO05 UYD, 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.

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What year was VO05 UYD registered?

VO05 UYD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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