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C22 OKL

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

148,729 mi
Last recorded148,729 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 OKL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 148,729 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 138,628 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 138,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 136,955 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 132,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 128,885 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 125,467 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 123,101 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 118,962 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 118,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 114,944 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 109,000 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 100,002 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 98,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake light on fluid and pads ok(i drive issue)

Pass 6 May 2014 70,199 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,174 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,182 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 44,137 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 36,071 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,878 miles

nearside front tyre almost worn bald on inner edge

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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C22 OKL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C22 OKL, 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 C22 OKL registered?

C22 OKL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is C22 OKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 OKL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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