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DAN 78J

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,990 mi
Last recorded98,990 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAN 78J
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 98,990 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 98,989 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Registration plate insecure FRONT AND REAR NOT DISPLAYED (0.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 98,817 miles

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

rear discs corroded and pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2023 98,363 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,249 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 98,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 97,984 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 97,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 96,047 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 96,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,767 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,489 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 93,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check brake fluid level

Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre outer side wall cut.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 92,495 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre outer side wall cut.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 87,909 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 76,419 miles

cut in near side front tyre outter side wall 245/4018w runflat

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2011 64,876 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,826 miles

Baby seats fitted to N/S ans O/S/R seats, unable to fully inspect belts

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

Front number plate has slight damage

Unable to fully inspect underside of vehicle due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,185 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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DAN 78J is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DAN 78J, 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 DAN 78J registered?

DAN 78J is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is DAN 78J safe to buy?

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