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WF55 VVB

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,750 mi
Last recorded178,750 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 VVB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 178,750 miles

Headlamps slightly deteriorated

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 11 Apr 2022 178,882 miles

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))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 172,296 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 9 Apr 2021 172,294 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2020 167,767 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 167,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 160,160 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 152,729 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 146,778 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 136,920 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 127,825 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 122,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 122,016 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 115,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 103,713 miles

FULL UNDERTRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 90,617 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 90,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,975 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,365 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 50,420 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 50,419 miles

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.

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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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.

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