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DE05 ZWH

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,814 mi
Last recorded186,814 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 ZWH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 186,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 178,557 miles

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2017 167,329 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 166,714 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 153,157 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 139,964 miles

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

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

drivers side windscrean has a creck but not ubstructing the drivers veiw of the road

Pass 15 Nov 2012 119,572 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 115,126 miles

signs of oil leak

Pass 26 May 2011 106,999 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 106,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2010 99,691 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 99,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2009 90,510 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 69,891 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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DE05 ZWH 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 85.7%.

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 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 DE05 ZWH, 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 DE05 ZWH registered?

DE05 ZWH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is DE05 ZWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 ZWH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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