MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside 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))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear both rear tyres low on tread on inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear both rear tyres low on tread on inner edge
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both Front brake discs are slightly worn
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both Front brake discs are slightly worn
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both Front brake discs are slightly worn
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU55 MKL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 VU55 MKL, 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 VU55 MKL registered?
VU55 MKL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 2005.
Is VU55 MKL safe to buy?
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