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MT05 DNY

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,902 mi
Last recorded104,902 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 DNY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 104,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2012 104,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 103,377 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 92,298 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 87,456 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 87,456 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,279 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 80,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,629 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 71,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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MT05 DNY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MT05 DNY, 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 MT05 DNY registered?

MT05 DNY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is MT05 DNY safe to buy?

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