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DF05 DCE

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

180,444 mi
Last recorded180,444 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 DCE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 180,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 166,989 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 164,012 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 153,498 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit-n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play-rear tyres wearing low

Fail 8 May 2013 153,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre on limit-n/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play-rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 May 2012 142,756 miles

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

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

Parking brake requires adjustment-readings start a little to late.

Pass 10 May 2011 126,476 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 113,840 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 113,840 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 101,375 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 101,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2009 97,607 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front washer jet poor spray

Pass 25 Jan 2008 80,905 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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DF05 DCE 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 76.9%.

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 DF05 DCE, 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 DF05 DCE registered?

DF05 DCE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is DF05 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 DCE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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