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DG55 AFY

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,699 mi
Last recorded174,699 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 AFY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 174,699 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 162,500 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 153,834 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 153,834 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 145,594 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 137,850 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 130,228 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 123,124 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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2012 123,124 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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2011 115,006 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 106,387 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 96,759 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 86,777 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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DG55 AFY 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 DG55 AFY, 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 DG55 AFY registered?

DG55 AFY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 2005.

Is DG55 AFY safe to buy?

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