MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Service light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
secondary nearside front side light not working
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Both rear tyres wearing inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside plastic cover sill damaged
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside rear park brake slightly lower effort than the nearside rear
Service light on
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake pads look low
unable to test emmisions to low
Both the front anti-roll bar bushes are slightly starting to wear.
Slight bind in the O/S/R wheel when the handbrake is released.
Slight play in both the front wheels.
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Both the front anti-roll bar bushes are slightly starting to wear.
Slight bind in the O/S/R wheel when the handbrake is released.
Slight play in both the front wheels.
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FA05 DSZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 FA05 DSZ, 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 FA05 DSZ registered?
FA05 DSZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 August 2005.
Is FA05 DSZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for FA05 DSZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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