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WF05 VTZ

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,391 mi
Last recorded144,391 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF05 VTZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 144,391 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 137,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

smoking white on tickover

Fail 18 Oct 2017 137,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

smoking white on tickover

Pass 28 Oct 2016 129,575 miles

Front both front tyres badly worn on inner edges close to legal limit

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 129,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front both front tyres badly worn on inner edges close to legal limit

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (2.4.G.2)

strong smell of exhaust gases from engine bay on the off side

Pass 30 Oct 2015 117,690 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 117,431 miles

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

air bag light on

oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2015 117,431 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,740 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 106,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 98,596 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

diesel exhaust emissions too low to be detected

Pass 8 Nov 2012 93,671 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 142,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

vehicle underside is covered by plastic trims which prevents a thorough inspection of fuel pipes, brake pipe etc.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 80,009 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 115,538 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,997 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 49,029 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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WF05 VTZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WF05 VTZ, 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 WF05 VTZ registered?

WF05 VTZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is WF05 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF05 VTZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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