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DY05 UPR

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,513 mi
Last recorded123,513 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 UPR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2021 123,513 miles

engine & body under panels fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2021 123,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

engine & body under panels fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2019 119,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear oil leak around diff

Pass 6 Jun 2018 115,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 108,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracks on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has cracks on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,765 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joints(Tie Rod)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 101,788 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2015 101,757 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2014 99,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2013 98,395 miles

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 3 Dec 2012 90,694 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 83,028 miles

Front & Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn/Lipped.

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 83,019 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust Emissions CO Level High @ 0.25% On Engine Natural Idle Speed, VEHICLE APPEARS DUE FOR SERVICING & LUBRICATION TREATMENT.

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 77,680 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 77,680 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 67,558 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 58,552 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 58,528 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 UPR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UPR, 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 UPR registered?

DY05 UPR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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