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DY05 TTX

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,554 mi
Last recorded182,554 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 182,554 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 173,128 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 173,128 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 165,647 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 165,645 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 159,558 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 154,368 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 154,368 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 149,188 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 149,188 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 138,861 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 126,793 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 113,489 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 102,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2013 102,220 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,792 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 89,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 75,316 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,771 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,637 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 34,628 miles

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TTX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue 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 TTX, 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 TTX registered?

DY05 TTX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is DY05 TTX safe to buy?

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