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D24 PAB

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,471 mi
Last recorded119,471 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD24 PAB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 119,471 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 116,848 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 114,200 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 114,200 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 112,171 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 109,715 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 101,244 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 95,597 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,636 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,446 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 76,063 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 76,056 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 69,648 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 64,107 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 64,069 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 57,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut on the inner tread not showing cordes

Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,987 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,859 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,816 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,763 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 32,568 miles

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

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

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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D24 PAB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 D24 PAB, 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 D24 PAB registered?

D24 PAB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is D24 PAB safe to buy?

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