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ML05 OYZ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,894 mi
Last recorded181,894 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 OYZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 181,894 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamps loose

undertray loose

Fail 31 Jan 2026 181,894 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front headlamps loose

undertray loose

Pass 10 Jan 2025 170,710 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 163,917 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 155,340 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 147,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,106 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 142,019 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 140,861 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 138,001 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 138,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 134,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 131,465 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 131,465 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 128,430 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 125,298 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)

Pass 2 May 2012 121,677 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 116,385 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 105,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 103,386 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,618 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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ML05 OYZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML05 OYZ, 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 ML05 OYZ registered?

ML05 OYZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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