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EO55 ODA

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,281 mi
Last recorded105,281 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 ODA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 105,281 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 103,892 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 101,982 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 100,407 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 98,500 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 95,892 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 89,759 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 85,510 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 75,153 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath

Fail 7 Aug 2017 75,153 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under covers not allowing full inspection of underneath

Fail 1 Aug 2017 74,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,515 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 73,509 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,804 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,130 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,369 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 57,675 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 49,721 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,356 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 43,356 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2009 34,412 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 27,194 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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EO55 ODA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EO55 ODA, 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 EO55 ODA registered?

EO55 ODA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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