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EX55 OGL

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,749 mi
Last recorded209,749 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OGL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 209,749 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 175,589 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 145,125 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 145,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 101,408 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 93,171 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 76,808 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 76,796 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 39,369 miles

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

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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EX55 OGL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EX55 OGL, 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 EX55 OGL registered?

EX55 OGL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EX55 OGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 OGL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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