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HT05 OOV

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,015 mi
Last recorded149,015 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 OOV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 149,015 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

off sidefront headlight damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2026 149,008 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

off sidefront headlight damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2026 145,150 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 144,930 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 135,174 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 124,840 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 114,346 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 104,742 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 96,801 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 90,165 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,365 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 58,009 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 55,699 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 28 Jul 2016 55,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Jul 2015 51,626 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 21 Jul 2014 47,503 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges!

Fail 21 Jul 2014 47,503 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges!

Pass 25 Jul 2013 43,217 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,082 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 31,296 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 25,810 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,653 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 16,601 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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HT05 OOV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HT05 OOV, 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

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What year was HT05 OOV registered?

HT05 OOV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 July 2005.

Is HT05 OOV safe to buy?

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