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GL05 OCH

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

162,742 mi
Last recorded162,742 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 OCH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 162,742 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2022 162,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 161,300 miles

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

exhaust flexi poor condition

wipers worn

Fail 11 Apr 2022 161,290 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi poor condition

wipers worn

Pass 29 Mar 2021 157,148 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 157,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 154,789 miles

Exhaust front flexy failing

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Wipers worn

Pass 26 Nov 2018 149,006 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 149,005 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2017 142,756 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 142,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 136,073 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 136,069 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced fogged up (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced fogged up (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 130,455 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 124,846 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 124,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 119,820 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 114,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 106,086 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 98,243 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 93,501 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 83,429 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 83,429 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,780 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 53,780 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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GL05 OCH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 GL05 OCH, 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 GL05 OCH registered?

GL05 OCH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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