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DG05 OGV

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,642 mi
Last recorded167,642 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 167,642 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays fitted, not able to inspect the leak properly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside + Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 167,642 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays fitted, not able to inspect the leak properly. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside + Offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 167,633 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre face (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both headlamp starting to mist

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear pads 2to3mm

tpm light on

Pass 14 Aug 2017 160,270 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2017 160,268 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 241,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jul 2016 241,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 222,432 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 222,430 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 129,979 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 123,569 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 117,531 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,395 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 34,767 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 84,796 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 84,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 75,384 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 75,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 55,489 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 57,753 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 48,802 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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DG05 OGV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DG05 OGV, 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 OGV registered?

DG05 OGV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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