MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamps slightly deteriorated
Vehicle undersealed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front jacking mount missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside 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)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FULL UNDERTRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
nail in rear nearside tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WF55 VVB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WF55 VVB, 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 WF55 VVB registered?
WF55 VVB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2005.
Is WF55 VVB safe to buy?
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