CarVerify

Free Car Check

DY05 FUE

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,171 mi
Last recorded161,171 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 FUE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 161,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 149,938 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 140,859 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

tpms light on

Fail 1 May 2019 140,859 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

bulb out warning light on

nearside rear outer position light not working

offside front tyre worn inner edge

tpms light on

Pass 11 Apr 2018 132,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated borderline (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front reg plate cracked

offside front brake disc stone guard insecure

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear position light not working

Fail 6 Apr 2018 132,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated borderline (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front reg plate cracked

offside front brake disc stone guard insecure

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear position light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2017 123,781 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded both at front (3.6.B.2c)

Front screen cracked

Headlamp images poor

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front wing & bumper damaged

Slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Tyre pressure monitoring system indicates a fault

Fail 4 Apr 2017 123,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Brake pad warning light on

Brake pipe slightly corroded both at front (3.6.B.2c)

Front screen cracked

Headlamp images poor

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front wing & bumper damaged

Slight damage to nearside front tyre side wall

Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,270 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2016 114,270 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2015 110,504 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2015 110,504 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2014 107,785 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 104,046 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

imbalance of 22% on front brakes

oil leak

under trays fitted obscuring certain components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 91,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,134 miles

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

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

passed emission too low to register on test

Fail 28 Mar 2011 85,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

passed emission too low to register on test

Pass 18 Mar 2010 69,354 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 69,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,123 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2008 42,990 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the tread pattern

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

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

Wipers smearing

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DY05 FUE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY05 FUE, 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 DY05 FUE?

You can check the full history of DY05 FUE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DY05 FUE registered?

DY05 FUE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DY05 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 FUE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY05 FUE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY05 FUE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.