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ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2005 Bmw 525 Diesel 2497cc has had 5 MOT tests on record, passing 4 and failing once (80% pass rate). It has 79,380 miles on the clock, averaging 15,058 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SO05 VJY
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 79,380 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 147 |
| Average per year | 15,058 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SO05 VJY |
| Make | Bmw |
| Model | 525 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2497cc |
| Year | 2005 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SO — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 05 — March 2005 to August 2005 |
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About SO05 VJY
What car is SO05 VJY?
SO05 VJY is an blue Bmw 525, diesel (2497cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2005.
What is the mileage of SO05 VJY?
The last recorded mileage for SO05 VJY was 79,380 miles, recorded on 31 Aug 2010 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SO05 VJY passed its MOT?
SO05 VJY has had 5 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (4 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 31 Aug 2010.
Is SO05 VJY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SO05 VJY is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2005, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is SO05 VJY?
SO05 VJY is approximately 21 years old. Age identifier 05 means registered between 1 March 2005 and 31 August 2005.