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P999 DLL

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

142,329 mi
Last recorded142,329 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 DLL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 142,329 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 136,046 miles

MAIN BEAM IMAGE WRONG

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))

TYRE MONITORING LAMP ON

Fail 10 Oct 2024 136,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

MAIN BEAM IMAGE WRONG

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S O/S (1.1.11 (c))

TYRE MONITORING LAMP ON

Pass 19 Oct 2023 114,945 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 114,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245-40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 111,279 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre VERY worn inner edge

offside rear tyre VERY worn inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2022 111,279 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

offside front tyre VERY worn inner edge

offside rear tyre VERY worn inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2021 107,940 miles

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 103,157 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 100,126 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 96,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 96,121 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 92,525 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 92,519 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,556 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,725 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

ns wiper in poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2015 88,725 miles

Offside 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

ns wiper in poor condition

Pass 27 Nov 2014 82,089 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,073 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,276 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 51,401 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,436 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 39,127 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,339 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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P999 DLL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 P999 DLL, 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 P999 DLL registered?

P999 DLL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is P999 DLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P999 DLL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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