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RE05 ZDK

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,544 mi
Last recorded189,544 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZDK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 189,544 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 167,842 miles

Both front suspension front arm bushes worn

Oil leaks

Fail 13 Jul 2017 167,842 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Both front suspension front arm bushes worn

Oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2016 133,550 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 133,550 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 130,436 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)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 130,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads are low (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn (3.5.1n)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 124,398 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Fail 14 May 2014 124,396 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 114,289 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 109,972 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 109,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 103,875 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 103,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 94,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 147,226 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 89,408 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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RE05 ZDK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RE05 ZDK, 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 RE05 ZDK registered?

RE05 ZDK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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