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DS05 WKN

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

170,764 mi
Last recorded170,764 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2018 170,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber worn

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber in poor condition

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 164,775 miles

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN

SLIGHT MOVEMENT N/S/R TIE BAR BALL JOINT

Pass 30 Sep 2016 153,463 miles

O/S/F LOWER ARM BALL JOINT WORN

Pass 1 Oct 2015 141,845 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 130,015 miles

front anti roll bar link rubbers in poor condition

front brake pads low & discs poor condition

handbrake performance low

wear in o/s/r lower suspension bush

Pass 28 Sep 2013 119,774 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 108,937 miles

both rear lower suspension bushes worn

front discs worn

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front track rod end worn

propshaft rubber u.s

rear steel brake pipes in very poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2011 99,087 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 81,194 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 63,719 miles

all other tyres have cuts

o/s front tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2008 39,901 miles

n/s rear parkbrake poor

wear on front discs

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 WKN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WKN, 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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DS05 WKN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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