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DV05 AOA

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,979 mi
Last recorded117,979 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 AOA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 117,979 miles

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

engine oil on minimum

Pass 8 May 2018 111,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 105,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 97,273 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 94,680 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 85,348 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear tyre getting low inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2013 73,392 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,292 miles

nearside tyre worn on inner edge

off side tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,698 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,950 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 41,329 miles

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

slight lump to nearside rear outer side wall

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,482 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2008 31,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 20,660 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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DV05 AOA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DV05 AOA, 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 DV05 AOA registered?

DV05 AOA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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