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DU55 AUR

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,343 mi
Last recorded159,343 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 AUR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 159,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

unable to assess front to rear brake pipes thoroughly during test procedure. further inspection recommended.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 149,721 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 149,717 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 140,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

under body shields fitted unable to see all components

Fail 5 Jan 2018 140,363 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low n/s and o/s (1.8)

under body shields fitted unable to see all components

Pass 11 Jan 2017 133,235 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 123,929 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 2 Jan 2016 123,929 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2014 109,930 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 109,929 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 95,010 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 84,817 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,817 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 67,869 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 67,868 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,964 miles

Rear offside tyre low tread JUST LEGAL

Pass 13 Aug 2008 39,250 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 28,752 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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DU55 AUR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU55 AUR, 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 DU55 AUR registered?

DU55 AUR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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