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DAJ 10L

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,631 mi
Last recorded96,631 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAJ 10L
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 96,631 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 93,060 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 89,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,577 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 83,577 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 77,875 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 74,047 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 59,227 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 59,227 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 40,218 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 33,529 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 29,496 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 27,542 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 May 2015 27,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 24,716 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,078 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,508 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 16,620 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,765 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 12,382 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 12,382 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 10,311 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 10,311 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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DAJ 10L is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DAJ 10L, 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 DAJ 10L registered?

DAJ 10L is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2005.

Is DAJ 10L safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAJ 10L shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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