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DF05CZK
2005 BMW 525
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration DF05CZK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2005
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
11
Passes
4
Failures
73.33%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 205,756 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
12 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 201,233 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
21 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 193,630 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2017 19 Jun 202618 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 193,589 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
20 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 185,664 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
29 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 182,278 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2015 19 Jun 202629 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 179,137 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2014 19 Jun 202628 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 175,342 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2013 19 Jun 202629 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 165,026 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
8 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 147,439 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2011 19 Jun 202610 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 135,674 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 135,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
29 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 119,341 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 118,734 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2009 19 Jun 202626 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 118,296 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
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DF05CZK was registered on 2005-07-07
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