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VU05 AEC

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,636 mi
Last recorded156,636 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 AEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 156,636 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 156,619 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 148,492 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 148,488 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 141,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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 24 Nov 2015 135,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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 27 Nov 2014 128,175 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 121,044 miles

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Dec 2012 114,671 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 106,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 100,441 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,843 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 82,001 miles

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

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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VU05 AEC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU05 AEC, 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 VU05 AEC registered?

VU05 AEC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 April 2005.

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