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BN05 MDU

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

273,466 mi
Last recorded273,466 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 MDU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 273,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 265,066 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

diff leak

Pass 6 Oct 2021 255,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 245,424 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 236,008 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 236,008 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 213,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 190,025 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2016 164,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicle passed emission test no print out produced due to low emission output

Pass 24 Jul 2015 139,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 139,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 120,838 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,522 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 97,522 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 73,596 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 54,631 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 49,458 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,396 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2010 44,396 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2009 30,609 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 23,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 23,650 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BN05 MDU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN05 MDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN05 MDU registered?

BN05 MDU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BN05 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 MDU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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