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FG55 DGU

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,956 mi
Last recorded149,956 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 DGU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 149,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underpays fitted.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 149,934 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 132,612 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 120,133 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 120,133 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 115,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2019 108,065 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 99,309 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 90,150 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 87,422 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 84,259 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 73,463 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 67,689 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 61,110 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,647 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 52,647 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 40,489 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 40,489 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,526 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 21,048 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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FG55 DGU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FG55 DGU, 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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FG55 DGU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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