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EK05 ODR

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,361 mi
Last recorded172,361 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 ODR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 172,361 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 164,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 158,321 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 152,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 146,438 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 146,425 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 133,450 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 133,450 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 123,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 123,732 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 113,535 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 103,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2010 103,691 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 91,946 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres scrubbing both edges

various oil leaks

Pass 2 May 2008 68,683 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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EK05 ODR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EK05 ODR, 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 EK05 ODR registered?

EK05 ODR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is EK05 ODR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 ODR shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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