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DU55 NSF

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,483 mi
Last recorded107,483 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 NSF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 107,483 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 104,979 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 104,979 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 104,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 103,510 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n\s off\s front (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 103,510 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n\s off\s front (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s off\s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 101,748 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 101,657 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 101,657 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 97,646 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 94,266 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 94,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre Thread Uneven On Inside

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Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,347 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 82,347 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,192 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,964 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 71,964 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 65,939 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 61,899 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 56,015 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 48,393 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 40,454 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,946 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 26,448 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 NSF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 NSF, 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 NSF registered?

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

Is DU55 NSF safe to buy?

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