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EA55 DFP

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

150,985 mi
Last recorded150,985 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 DFP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 150,985 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 134,011 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 111,192 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 111,186 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 108,036 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 108,015 miles

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 105,338 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 102,089 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 25 Mar 2020 102,089 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 91,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,058 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 82,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 74,552 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 66,758 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 59,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 51,741 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 43,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Power steering resovoir weeping

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 43,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering resovoir weeping

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 35,952 miles

Front nearside wheel,inner rim has slight flat on bead edge

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)

Slight weep from power steering resevoir.

Fail 15 Oct 2011 35,952 miles

Front nearside wheel,inner rim has slight flat on bead edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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)

Slight weep from power steering resevoir.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,341 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 25,101 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 21,839 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 21,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EA55 DFP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EA55 DFP, 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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EA55 DFP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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