MOT Status
ValidMileage
138,473 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
near side rear tyre wearing inner & outer edges
under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nail in o/s/f tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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