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AY05 OEA

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

233,971 mi
Last recorded233,971 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 OEA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 233,971 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2017 207,655 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 180,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner edge and flat spots (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front flat spots

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust flexi poor and heat cover loose

exhaust rear mount split

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 159,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing low @ 3mm

Pass 14 Jul 2014 130,906 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2014 130,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2013 104,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,852 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)

air bag tell-tale on in dash

Pass 28 Feb 2011 64,827 miles

sligth noise in off side rear suspension

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,206 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,458 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 30,357 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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AY05 OEA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AY05 OEA, 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 AY05 OEA registered?

AY05 OEA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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