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DC05 BFZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

210,425 mi
Last recorded210,425 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BFZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 210,425 miles

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

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. At park brake (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 192,228 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 182,797 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 161,786 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 12 May 2016 161,786 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 May 2015 150,260 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 139,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 120,170 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f balljoint boot slightly detriorated-rear discs slightly scored

Fail 26 Apr 2013 120,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f balljoint boot slightly detriorated-rear discs slightly scored

Pass 23 May 2012 100,166 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 162,763 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 144,854 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 96,110 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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DC05 BFZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DC05 BFZ, 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 DC05 BFZ registered?

DC05 BFZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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