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DS05 WKL

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,940 mi
Last recorded187,940 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 187,940 miles

play in nearside inner track rod

Fail 6 Apr 2018 187,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play in nearside inner track rod

Pass 20 Nov 2015 183,885 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 180,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 161,759 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 149,847 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 149,847 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 123,830 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 123,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 99,349 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,569 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 10,705 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 WKL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS05 WKL, 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 WKL registered?

DS05 WKL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is DS05 WKL safe to buy?

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