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N200 DRW

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

184,176 mi
Last recorded184,176 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN200 DRW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 184,176 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 180,939 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 176,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 172,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 172,515 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 163,114 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 150,370 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 143,002 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 123,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre edges worn heavily no cords exposed time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 120,515 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flex deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Apr 2017 120,468 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flex deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,909 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 9 Apr 2015 104,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 98,798 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 93,614 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,944 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 711,166 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,193 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge of the tread

Pass 1 Oct 2009 61,075 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 61,075 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 49,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,042 miles

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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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N200 DRW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N200 DRW, 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 N200 DRW registered?

N200 DRW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is N200 DRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N200 DRW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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