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S80 SDL

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

175,776 mi
Last recorded175,776 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 SDL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 175,776 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 172,736 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 168,645 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 163,834 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged tarnished (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 159,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 155,280 miles

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Feb 2020 150,784 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Feb 2019 145,464 miles

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

front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2018 140,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 135,011 miles

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

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2016 130,681 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Jan 2015 123,961 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 115,634 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 104,464 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 104,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 87,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres badly worn on outside edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 70,152 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 39,159 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,704 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,704 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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S80 SDL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S80 SDL, 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 S80 SDL registered?

S80 SDL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is S80 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S80 SDL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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