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BT05 DHK

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,207 mi
Last recorded131,207 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 DHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 131,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 130,729 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 130,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

under trays fitted not allowing inspection above

Pass 1 Aug 2022 129,696 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 129,134 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 128,308 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 126,855 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 123,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2017 121,650 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 121,650 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 121,625 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 118,860 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Valve stem slightly damaged both nsf and nsr (4.1.D.1e)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2014 113,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 113,848 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 112,097 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 108,763 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 108,663 miles

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

handbrake has excessive travel

Pass 23 Jun 2011 105,730 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 101,688 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 90,580 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING THIN ON EDGES

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

Fail 30 May 2008 71,004 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 71,004 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 56,169 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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BT05 DHK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BT05 DHK, 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 BT05 DHK registered?

BT05 DHK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is BT05 DHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 DHK shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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