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EO05 OTW

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

103,147 mi
Last recorded103,147 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 OTW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 103,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear light damaged/contains water

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 96,328 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 30 Dec 2016 96,328 miles

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

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

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 31 Dec 2015 88,539 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

front tyre sidewalls cracking

rear brake pads getting low

rear suspension air bags cracking

rear tyres getting low

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 29 Dec 2015 88,535 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

front tyre sidewalls cracking

rear brake pads getting low

rear suspension air bags cracking

rear tyres getting low

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 16 Oct 2014 81,678 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,207 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,925 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 19 Oct 2011 68,616 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 58,950 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 53,090 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 53,090 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,356 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,057 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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EO05 OTW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EO05 OTW, 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 EO05 OTW?

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What year was EO05 OTW registered?

EO05 OTW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is EO05 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO05 OTW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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