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DY05 NKZ

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,433 mi
Last recorded154,433 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 154,433 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2020 136,722 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 102,038 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 164,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 82,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2017 75,306 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 75,306 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 69,291 miles

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

both front tyres perished

Pass 21 May 2015 64,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2014 57,199 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 47,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2012 41,501 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 32,226 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,226 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 25,235 miles

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

emmitions too cleen to be regesterd

Pass 30 Jan 2009 20,565 miles

Emissions too clean too measure

Pass 15 Feb 2008 15,967 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 NKZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NKZ, 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

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What year was DY05 NKZ registered?

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

Is DY05 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY05 NKZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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