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DA05 XNB

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

134,237 mi
Last recorded134,237 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XNB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 134,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FOREMOST INNER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER FOREMOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REARMOST OUTER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FOREMOST INNER BUSH (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 ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 131,734 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 127,993 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play OUTER REARMOST (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 123,600 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 179,900 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 179,831 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 115,930 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 112,353 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 108,523 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 104,282 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2011 100,427 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 90,158 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 85,700 miles

all tyres worn on edge

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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DA05 XNB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DA05 XNB, 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 DA05 XNB registered?

DA05 XNB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 August 2005.

Is DA05 XNB safe to buy?

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