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AX05 OEC

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,100 mi
Last recorded146,100 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 OEC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 146,100 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 146,100 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all from flexi round tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245x35x19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 140,784 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 140,784 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush play at wheel (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 275x30xzr19 96y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,718 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 125,521 miles

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

headlamps cloudy

Fail 19 Mar 2016 125,479 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)

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)

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

headlamps cloudy

Pass 31 Mar 2015 117,262 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2014 102,783 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 102,761 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 88,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

full inspection of fuel/brake systems not carried out as covers fitted.

Pass 28 May 2012 80,367 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted so not full inspection of fuel/brake systems

Fail 25 May 2012 80,365 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers fitted so not full inspection of fuel/brake systems

Pass 27 May 2011 70,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres have deep cuts close to cords

Pass 4 Jun 2010 61,066 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,648 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 42,840 miles

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

screw in o/s/r tyre

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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AX05 OEC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AX05 OEC, 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 AX05 OEC registered?

AX05 OEC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is AX05 OEC safe to buy?

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