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EX55 OHH

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,528 mi
Last recorded185,528 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 185,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 185,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 185,511 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside headlamp has slight damage

Fail 18 Nov 2019 185,511 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres cracked and perished

offside headlamp has slight damage

parking brake light on dash all the time

reverse lamp inop

Pass 1 Nov 2018 179,908 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 20 Oct 2018 179,907 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 25 Feb 2017 168,200 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush thrust control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush thrust control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2017 168,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush thrust control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush thrust control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 139,983 miles

engine covers

play in steering rack inner joints

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 123,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn out of shape

offside rear lower rose bush as slight play

Pass 17 Feb 2014 113,266 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 112,369 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 106,887 miles

After market rear lights installed

Airbag warning lamp on

All brakes discs low and pitted with slight corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 106,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

After market rear lights installed

Airbag warning lamp on

All brakes discs low and pitted with slight corrosion

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 102,634 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 97,153 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 93,542 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 88,140 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 80,519 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,894 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 63,878 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,916 miles

Offside 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 OHH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OHH, 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 EX55 OHH registered?

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

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