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BD05 OMF

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,488 mi
Last recorded197,488 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 OMF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2018 197,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 178,884 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 178,884 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 168,256 miles

Engine cover fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 155,721 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s/f o/s/r n/s/r (2.4.G.2)

advise park brake just passing

Pass 1 Dec 2014 142,358 miles

advise rear inner tyre edges wearing

Pass 2 Dec 2013 130,890 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 118,204 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 101,598 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 83,908 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 83,908 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 70,451 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,074 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,802 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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BD05 OMF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BD05 OMF, 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 BD05 OMF registered?

BD05 OMF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is BD05 OMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 OMF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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