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DS05 VSO

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,324 mi
Last recorded137,324 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 VSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 137,324 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 130,248 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 119,708 miles

Emissions test was carried out but no readings were measured

Fail 28 Jun 2019 119,704 miles

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

Emissions test was carried out but no readings were measured

Pass 18 May 2018 108,261 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,926 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,769 miles

Both rear parking brake performances are low

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2015 83,062 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2014 72,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,877 miles

Advise. Surface cracking to offside and nearside rear tyre inner sidewalls just above wheel rim.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,542 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 43,457 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre feathered

offside front tyre side wall damaged

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jan 2011 43,457 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre feathered

offside front tyre side wall damaged

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Jan 2010 33,337 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 21,843 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 19,785 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 VSO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VSO, 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 VSO registered?

DS05 VSO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is DS05 VSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS05 VSO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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