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DG55 KGY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

237,701 mi
Last recorded237,701 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 KGY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 237,701 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Oct 2023 236,225 miles

Drop links have play

Pass 22 Aug 2022 231,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Fail 22 Aug 2022 231,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 221,504 miles

Offside Front slight play at steering rack

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 213,277 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Jun 2020 213,277 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

full under body covers fitted at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2019 199,880 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Door mirror deterating

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in inner joint ()

Pass 13 Jun 2018 180,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 162,525 miles

both headlamps fitted with beam deflectors

full under body trays / covers fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Jun 2017 162,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge void of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both headlamps fitted with beam deflectors

full under body trays / covers fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Jul 2016 150,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 150,398 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 140,846 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 140,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 130,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 130,069 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 121,258 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 121,258 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 107,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 225/55x17 and rear tyres 225/50x17

Fail 26 Jun 2012 107,540 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres 225/55x17 and rear tyres 225/50x17

offside hand brake low,125

Pass 29 Jul 2011 106,163 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2010 103,149 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 103,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 92,284 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 68,197 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 67,883 miles

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

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 KGY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 DG55 KGY, 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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DG55 KGY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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