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EX55 OHR

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,200 mi
Last recorded134,200 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 OHR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 134,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 131,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and front to rears in places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 128,980 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

both rear air bags slightly perished

Pass 12 Aug 2022 126,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 124,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 121,440 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 118,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 113,199 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 108,101 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 101,460 miles

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)

engine cover fitted

under tray fiited

Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,945 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 85,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 78,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2012 71,050 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,050 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 58,362 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 58,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,307 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 37,707 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,334 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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EX55 OHR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OHR, 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 OHR registered?

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

Is EX55 OHR safe to buy?

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