CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX55 OHU

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

184,890 mi
Last recorded184,890 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 184,890 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 184,890 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 176,063 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 171,358 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 170,748 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 170,746 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 167,828 miles

Covers fitted to engine bay top and bottom and under body obscuring inspection of testable items

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 167,826 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Covers fitted to engine bay top and bottom and under body obscuring inspection of testable items

Front Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Both sides (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 166,796 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 166,793 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear arm (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 160,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2014 140,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 153,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 153,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 142,391 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 142,389 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 134,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 125,677 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 125,627 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 112,064 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 102,331 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 93,480 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 83,972 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 43,134 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 43,134 miles

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

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX55 OHU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OHU, 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

How do I check the history of EX55 OHU?

You can check the full history of EX55 OHU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX55 OHU registered?

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

Is EX55 OHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 OHU shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX55 OHU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX55 OHU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.