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PD05 EVS

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,515 mi
Last recorded146,515 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD05 EVS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 146,515 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 146,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 143,362 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 143,362 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 138,746 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 131,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

unable to complete full inspection of fuel pipes and brake pipoes due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 124,656 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 117,413 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 109,729 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 97,980 miles

Front both tyres inner edge wearing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,172 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 89,172 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,136 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,632 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,368 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,080 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,587 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,915 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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PD05 EVS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PD05 EVS, 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 PD05 EVS registered?

PD05 EVS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is PD05 EVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for PD05 EVS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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