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DN05 LWT

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,750 mi
Last recorded131,750 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 LWT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 131,750 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

egr valve has coolant leak

engine oil leak

exhaust system has slight leak

turbo oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2019 116,147 miles

n/s rear fog light and reverse light not working

o/s rear tyre worn in inner eadge

oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,937 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 102,937 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,097 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 91,341 miles

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 3 Jun 2014 86,879 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 86,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,263 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,505 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,318 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 45,832 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 36,641 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)

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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DN05 LWT 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 DN05 LWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN05 LWT registered?

DN05 LWT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is DN05 LWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 LWT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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