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D3 MEU

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,790 mi
Last recorded136,790 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 MEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 136,790 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 136,642 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 130,895 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 125,916 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 121,135 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 116,401 miles

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))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 112,341 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 112,341 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 108,227 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 103,015 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 103,015 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 95,201 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 86,317 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,121 miles

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

advise brake reaction arms bushes worn n/s/f and o/s/f

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

air bag light on !!

tyre presure light on !!

Pass 15 Feb 2011 60,208 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 53,718 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,500 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 39,182 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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D3 MEU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D3 MEU, 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 D3 MEU registered?

D3 MEU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is D3 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 MEU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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