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MT05 OSF

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

127,485 mi
Last recorded127,485 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 OSF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 127,485 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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

tpms light on

Fail 4 Feb 2026 127,482 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

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

tpms light on

Pass 18 Jan 2025 119,731 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged split & nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged split in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

TPMS Lamp illuminated

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 112,379 miles

tpms light on

Fail 2 Feb 2024 112,379 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working fog light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Fail 1 Feb 2024 112,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working fog light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 1 Feb 2023 100,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 100,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 91,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 91,280 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 80,645 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 80,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 75,301 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 58,260 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 58,260 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 55,544 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2016 53,105 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 51,867 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,945 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 45,070 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 38,815 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 34,187 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 28,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 24,214 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 19,393 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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MT05 OSF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MT05 OSF, 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 MT05 OSF registered?

MT05 OSF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is MT05 OSF safe to buy?

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