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EX55 OGS

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,370 mi
Last recorded101,370 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OGS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 101,370 miles

pervouis damage at rear

Pass 16 Jun 2010 94,560 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 90,739 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 90,580 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2008 79,983 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 61,474 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 29,028 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OGS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OGS, 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 OGS registered?

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

Is EX55 OGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 OGS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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