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DY05 DSV

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

109,472 mi
Last recorded109,472 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 DSV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 109,472 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 103,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,224 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 101,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 98,920 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 96,456 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 94,421 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 90,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 86,695 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 86,572 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2016 81,420 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2015 75,205 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,932 miles

Front brake discs worn (inner faces)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 68,907 miles

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

Front brake discs worn (inner faces)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 62,829 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 57,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 51,056 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,248 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 34,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,825 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 20,099 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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DY05 DSV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 DY05 DSV, 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 DY05 DSV registered?

DY05 DSV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is DY05 DSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 DSV shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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