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DY55 ZFM

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

309,099 mi
Last recorded309,099 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 309,099 miles

mileage related wear and tear in various suspension bushes. some rust in brake pipes unable to see all pipes

Fail 20 Sep 2017 309,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

mileage related wear and tear in various suspension bushes. some rust in brake pipes unable to see all pipes

Pass 23 Sep 2016 297,451 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 283,007 miles

o/s/f tyre stepping on inner edge

under guards fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2015 283,001 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre stepping on inner edge

under guards fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 270,123 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 254,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 254,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 233,683 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

SLIGHT WEAR INNER EDGE FRONT TYRES RECOMMEND TRACKING CHECK

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 192,851 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

front tyre wearing edges and cracking up

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2010 165,400 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs slighly worn

Fail 26 Sep 2009 131,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 131,167 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 151,920 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 151,920 miles

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

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 ZFM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DY55 ZFM, 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 DY55 ZFM registered?

DY55 ZFM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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