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DU55 FPA

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,392 mi
Last recorded168,392 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 FPA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 168,392 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush foward arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 168,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush foward arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 163,700 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 151,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 148,725 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 136,018 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 129,308 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 129,308 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2010 119,332 miles

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

Oil leak

brake discs worn

under shields fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2010 119,310 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake discs worn

under shields fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2009 105,330 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 93,767 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 FPA 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 DU55 FPA, 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 FPA registered?

DU55 FPA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is DU55 FPA safe to buy?

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