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D23 FOS

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

126,319 mi
Last recorded126,319 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 FOS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 126,319 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 124,484 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 117,739 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 117,738 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both front wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 111,078 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 108,612 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 108,570 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 108,322 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2017 107,812 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 106,168 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2015 105,300 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2014 100,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 93,242 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 84,203 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 76,236 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 60,057 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,532 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,899 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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D23 FOS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 D23 FOS, 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

How do I check the history of D23 FOS?

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What year was D23 FOS registered?

D23 FOS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is D23 FOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 FOS shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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