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DN05 XRM

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,775 mi
Last recorded191,775 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 XRM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 191,775 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 191,775 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 184,203 miles

offside front wing and offside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2018 183,294 miles

Offside front wing damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2018 183,294 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside front wing damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2017 176,669 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 176,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 170,822 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f brake pads getting thin

Fail 31 Aug 2016 170,820 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/f brake pads getting thin

Pass 24 Aug 2015 166,838 miles

both rear tyres on limit

child seat fitted

head lamp cloudy

Fail 21 Aug 2015 166,834 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres on limit

child seat fitted

head lamp cloudy

Pass 22 Jul 2014 159,415 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 152,550 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and close to limit

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut but no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cut but no cords exposed

Fail 2 Jul 2013 152,549 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and close to limit

n/s/f tyre outer side wall cut but no cords exposed

o/s/r tyre inner side wall cut but no cords exposed

Pass 13 Jul 2012 146,068 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012

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

airbag light illuminated

Pass 13 Jul 2011 137,158 miles

Oil leak

wear discs

Fail 14 Jul 2010 129,610 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 129,610 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2009 122,024 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 105,708 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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DN05 XRM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DN05 XRM, 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 DN05 XRM registered?

DN05 XRM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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