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DF55 LWL

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

232,240 mi
Last recorded232,240 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 232,240 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 228,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2019 228,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Dec 2018 222,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 215,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 209,116 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides side repeaters slightly condensed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexy slightly broken

Pass 19 Nov 2015 172,689 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 166,084 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 157,442 miles

emissions too clean to register smoke test due to DPF

Pass 29 Nov 2012 144,142 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 127,107 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 113,658 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 113,632 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 97,493 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 72,520 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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DF55 LWL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DF55 LWL, 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 DF55 LWL registered?

DF55 LWL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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