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SC05 DHK

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

143,866 mi
Last recorded143,866 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC05 DHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 143,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 136,117 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated in places

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 126,217 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 126,179 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 119,156 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 119,147 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 106,783 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 106,772 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 106,772 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 106,448 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,920 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 83,742 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 72,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2011 72,154 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2011 72,154 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 62,821 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 62,720 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,385 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,744 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 38,743 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) 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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SC05 DHK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SC05 DHK, 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 SC05 DHK registered?

SC05 DHK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is SC05 DHK safe to buy?

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