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ET05 OBW

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,473 mi
Last recorded138,473 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 OBW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 138,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This Tyre is Measure with a Tyre Tread Depth Gauge (Tyre Tread Depth Gauge Indicating 1.8mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This Tyre is Measure with a Tyre Tread Depth Gauge (Tyre Tread Depth Gauge Indicating 2.0mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge This Tyre is Measure with a Tyre Tread Depth Gauge (Tyre Tread Depth Gauge Indicating 1.7mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 131,352 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 121,660 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2022 112,251 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 100,992 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 100,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 95,564 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 91,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 91,577 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above rear differential (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,055 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 84,959 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 76,574 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 65,450 miles

near side rear tyre wearing inner & outer edges

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Sep 2015 57,500 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,383 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 43,311 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 40,275 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,671 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 31,010 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 31,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,227 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,384 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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ET05 OBW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 ET05 OBW, 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 ET05 OBW registered?

ET05 OBW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is ET05 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 OBW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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