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DU55 BMY

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,713 mi
Last recorded128,713 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 BMY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 128,713 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 128,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front inner arch liner insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 115,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 106,372 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 106,108 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre and wearing on inner edge ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 90,670 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 75,096 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 64,095 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 58,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 54,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,689 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,911 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 46,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,157 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 39,157 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 BMY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DU55 BMY, 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 BMY registered?

DU55 BMY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is DU55 BMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU55 BMY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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