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NB05 OWW

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

135,802 mi
Last recorded135,802 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB05 OWW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 135,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 134,943 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 133,675 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 131,933 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 129,741 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 128,156 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 126,849 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 124,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 124,636 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 122,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2018 122,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine

Pass 11 May 2017 119,349 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 116,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 113,027 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 110,083 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 105,961 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 100,278 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 96,179 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2010 90,361 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 84,122 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 66,413 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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NB05 OWW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NB05 OWW, 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

How do I check the history of NB05 OWW?

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What year was NB05 OWW registered?

NB05 OWW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is NB05 OWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB05 OWW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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