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GF05 OAH

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

207,084 mi
Last recorded207,084 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 OAH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 207,084 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 188,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 173,211 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 163,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 144,573 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 135,671 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 135,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 131,777 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 131,773 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 127,530 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 124,422 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 124,422 miles

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

Lights adjusted internally to recheck headlight aim

Pass 3 Dec 2014 121,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam image

Fail 3 Dec 2014 121,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlamp lenses deteriating starting to affect beam image

Pass 29 Nov 2013 116,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 116,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 109,518 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 101,213 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 91,237 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 75,781 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,360 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 58,360 miles

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 42,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 42,924 miles

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

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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GF05 OAH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 GF05 OAH, 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 GF05 OAH registered?

GF05 OAH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is GF05 OAH safe to buy?

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