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DY05 NKW

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,489 mi
Last recorded168,489 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 NKW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 168,489 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 156,191 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 150,490 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 144,503 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 144,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded =to-rear at rear leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2016 141,443 miles

Rear brake discs have light corrosion

Pass 23 May 2015 134,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 24 May 2014 127,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 119,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all four brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 May 2012 108,662 miles

Diesel emissions passed,0.00k T/C

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 97,399 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 97,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 May 2010 87,293 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 87,290 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 May 2009 76,518 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 76,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 58,534 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 58,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 NKW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NKW, 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 NKW registered?

DY05 NKW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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