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DXZ 9247

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

161,695 mi
Last recorded161,695 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 9247
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2025 161,695 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 156,347 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 156,253 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 154,684 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 150,164 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 150,164 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 145,936 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 145,815 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 145,021 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 122,053 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 121,665 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 109,498 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 102,356 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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DXZ 9247 is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 DXZ 9247, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DXZ 9247?

You can check the full history of DXZ 9247 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DXZ 9247 registered?

DXZ 9247 is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is DXZ 9247 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXZ 9247 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DXZ 9247 have outstanding finance?

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