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DG05 OAM

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

173,459 mi
Last recorded173,459 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 OAM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 173,459 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 97,454 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 89,912 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

misting of oil under the car

Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,128 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicles emissions too clean

Pass 19 Mar 2014 76,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front registration plate is slightly damaged

prop shaft donut bush is worn

vehicles emissions too clean

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,045 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox donut bush is slightly worn

vehicles emissions too clean

Pass 17 May 2012 64,509 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicles emissions too clean

Pass 20 May 2011 153,904 miles

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2010 139,456 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2009 125,508 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 125,503 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 105,539 miles

Oil leak

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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DG05 OAM 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 DG05 OAM, 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 DG05 OAM registered?

DG05 OAM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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