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DS05 BEO

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 BEO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front n/s/f tyre perishing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front o/s/f tyre perishing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 153,180 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)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 153,180 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 151,231 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 135,093 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f and n/s/f steering arms have slight play at inner fixing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 129,861 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,259 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 85,931 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 72,967 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 63,294 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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DS05 BEO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS05 BEO, 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 DS05 BEO registered?

DS05 BEO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DS05 BEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 BEO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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