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EA55 DGO

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

178,154 mi
Last recorded178,154 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 DGO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 178,154 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance o/s and n/s (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges; seriously on outer edge [poor condition]

Offside windscreen wiper fouling pillar

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s ; becoming excessive (3.6.B.4d)

both headlamp lens/covers deteriorated

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2016 166,739 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate shows heavy damage

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlamp lens/covers deteriorated

engine bay covers and under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

fuel door lock faulty

Fail 28 Dec 2016 166,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed serious wear on inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate shows heavy damage

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both headlamp lens/covers deteriorated

engine bay covers and under trays fitted; obscuring certain testable components

fuel door lock faulty

Pass 24 Dec 2015 160,799 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 160,748 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 141,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 141,270 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 135,584 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)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 135,584 miles

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

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 126,594 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 122,317 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 115,165 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to be detected by machine

Pass 26 Apr 2010 106,986 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 106,986 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 96,612 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 96,612 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 71,477 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 71,477 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 DGO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DGO, 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 EA55 DGO registered?

EA55 DGO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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