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DY55 LHF

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

195,088 mi
Last recorded195,088 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 LHF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 195,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 187,666 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 301,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 182,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 171,664 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass deteriorated not affecting rear view ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 171,664 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)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 47% imbalance (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass deteriorated not affecting rear view ()

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 160,876 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 152,431 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 143,767 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 134,191 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 134,188 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 125,605 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 110,496 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 72,048 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 72,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 35,968 miles

front fog lamp pushed in on o/s

Pass 16 Dec 2008 35,877 miles

Front bumper damaged

N/S front foglamp misaligned

N/S front wheel arch liner loose [damaged].

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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DY55 LHF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DY55 LHF, 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 DY55 LHF registered?

DY55 LHF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DY55 LHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY55 LHF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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