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ET54 DAO

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,148 mi
Last recorded158,148 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 DAO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 158,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside parking brake reading has just made reading

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

head lamp patterns are not perfect

Fail 20 Sep 2021 157,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s rack arm play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 150,073 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 142,516 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 142,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 135,605 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 128,061 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Sep 2017 128,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2016 118,195 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 189,922 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine cover fitted obscuring some component in the engine bay

under tray cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,075 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 99,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 85,632 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2013 85,612 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)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,502 miles

brake discs lipped/corroded.

brake pipes corroded.

plastic covers underneth unable to inspect brake pipes.

Fail 31 Jan 2011 61,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

brake discs lipped/corroded.

brake pipes corroded.

plastic covers underneth unable to inspect brake pipes.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,143 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)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,400 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 41,363 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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ET54 DAO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ET54 DAO, 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 ET54 DAO registered?

ET54 DAO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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