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BL54 DDV

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

263,686 mi
Last recorded263,686 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 263,686 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 250,454 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 250,454 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 232,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 232,939 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play both sides tie rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both sides to each other (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak weak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 218,472 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 204,683 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 204,683 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 196,756 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2012 180,622 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 180,622 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 158,268 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 135,177 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 135,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 117,482 miles

front screen slight damage just outside zone A

Pass 21 Dec 2007 89,208 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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BL54 DDV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL54 DDV, 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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BL54 DDV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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