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MF05 DXT

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

198,468 mi
Last recorded198,468 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF05 DXT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 198,468 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Whole Vehicle from underneath covered in mud.

Fail 30 Nov 2025 198,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Whole Vehicle from underneath covered in mud.

Pass 23 Nov 2024 178,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 172,594 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 166,835 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 160,812 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

parking brake requirements just met

Pass 27 Nov 2020 150,155 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 137,504 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 118,563 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Slight play in end of steering rack

Pass 19 Sep 2016 108,711 miles

slight free play in steering rack inner joint

Fail 9 Sep 2016 108,689 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded section of main pipe rear hose(s) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of main pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

slight free play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 7 Sep 2015 102,818 miles

pitting & corrosion to offside rear brake pipe to hose

rear tyres wearing low on legal tread

slight free play in steering rack offside inner joint

Pass 19 Sep 2014 94,741 miles

pitting & corrosion to end of offside rear brake pipe into hose

Fail 11 Sep 2014 94,712 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

pitting & corrosion to end of offside rear brake pipe into hose

Pass 12 Sep 2013 87,061 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 69,507 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 58,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 50,075 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,026 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,884 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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MF05 DXT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MF05 DXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF05 DXT registered?

MF05 DXT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is MF05 DXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF05 DXT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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