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DC05 BHA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,322 mi
Last recorded144,322 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 144,322 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Oct 2016 144,300 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 142,058 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 128,983 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 128,983 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 115,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 103,241 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 81,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 81,864 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 62,948 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 62,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,682 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,345 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 44,345 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,757 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 BHA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC05 BHA, 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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DC05 BHA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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