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BN05 OWF

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,459 mi
Last recorded170,459 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 OWF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 170,459 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Offside rear tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2016 170,458 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Offside rear tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 155,777 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 134,023 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 115,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 115,783 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 96,885 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)

bonnet release catch siezed making it very difficult to open the bonnet

brake warning light staying on

Pass 8 Jan 2011 87,979 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 87,979 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 77,118 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 77,118 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,963 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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BN05 OWF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN05 OWF, 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

How do I check the history of BN05 OWF?

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What year was BN05 OWF registered?

BN05 OWF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is BN05 OWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 OWF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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