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BD05 MHU

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

176,058 mi
Last recorded176,058 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 MHU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 176,058 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 176,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 170,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside and rusty (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 163,237 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside + offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside + offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 1 Feb 2023 150,868 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 150,677 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2021 137,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 137,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 129,119 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and back lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front windscreen chipped

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 129,118 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and back lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front windscreen chipped

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 119,543 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2018 112,838 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 109,694 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 102,390 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 98,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise fuel filler cap hard to open

Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,225 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 93,222 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,346 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 72,600 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,369 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,431 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 53,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 42,736 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 30,285 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 30,285 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

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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BD05 MHU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BD05 MHU, 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 BD05 MHU registered?

BD05 MHU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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