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MJ55 DLN

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,842 mi
Last recorded151,842 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 DLN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 151,842 miles

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

engine covers fitted

general under body rust

Pass 1 Apr 2017 143,667 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 135,395 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

engine covers fitted

items removed prior test

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2016 135,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre has nail in it

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

engine covers fitted

items removed prior test

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2015 124,091 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 123,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2014 117,439 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2014 117,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2013 110,949 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 98,546 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 73,451 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight travel in handbrake lever

Fail 24 Feb 2010 73,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight travel in handbrake lever

Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,579 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 55,579 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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MJ55 DLN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ55 DLN, 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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MJ55 DLN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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