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DS05 VST

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

240,836 mi
Last recorded240,836 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 240,836 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2022 229,804 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 229,338 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2021 211,330 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 207,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 198,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 198,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 190,992 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 181,653 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 176,030 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 157,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 144,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 133,202 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 113,599 miles

ADVISED-SMOKE TEST ABORTED DUE TO LOW COUNT

Pass 17 May 2010 89,883 miles

ADVISED- diesel smoke test not tested due to low emission count

Pass 3 Oct 2008 79,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 VST 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 VST, 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 DS05 VST registered?

DS05 VST is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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