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MK05 OMG

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

336,423 mi
Last recorded336,423 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 OMG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 336,423 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 318,832 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear hand brake needs adjusting

low brake warning on dash (but all brake pads and discs ok)

Pass 13 Sep 2023 293,923 miles

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

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

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

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

brake flexis slightly perished

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Sep 2023 293,913 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

brake flexis slightly perished

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Sep 2022 268,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 268,894 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 244,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 222,467 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in turbo area and smell of fumes under bonnet not detected in car , advise further investigation (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened modified at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns front tyres worn on edges , advise replacement of os (5.2.3 (e))

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2020 222,466 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns rear , advise replacement of ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre obviously under inflated os and ns front (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns front tyres worn on edges , advise replacement of os (5.2.3 (e))

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

headlight lenses slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2019 202,827 miles

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

Rear Tyres wearing close in centre of treads.

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of car.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen damaged on the edge of (Zone A). (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 202,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Tyres wearing close in centre of treads.

Undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection of car.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen damaged on the edge of (Zone A). (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 182,243 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 182,243 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2017 163,998 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)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2017 163,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 149,323 miles

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

nearside suspension bush starting to come away

Fail 21 Jul 2016 149,323 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

engine light on

nearside suspension bush starting to come away

Pass 8 Jun 2015 130,888 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

chip in screen not in view of road

Fail 8 Jun 2015 130,888 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

chip in screen not in view of road

Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,706 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 104,805 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 79,628 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 49,193 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,548 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 47,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 42,317 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 42,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 36,969 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 36,969 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,970 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)

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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MK05 OMG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 MK05 OMG, 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 MK05 OMG registered?

MK05 OMG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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