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OE05 PWF

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

124,262 mi
Last recorded124,262 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 PWF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 124,262 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 117,474 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 117,439 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 111,072 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 111,052 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2023 103,525 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 96,608 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 84,082 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 76,586 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,518 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018
Pass 13 Jan 2017 51,833 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 159,739 miles

Child seat fitted to Centre Rear NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve deteriorating

Fail 21 Aug 2015 159,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted to Centre Rear NOT allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre valve deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2014 144,688 miles

emisions to low to register

Pass 30 Aug 2013 128,914 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 128,914 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 121,660 miles

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

n/s front tyre on legal limit

Pass 20 Jun 2011 106,011 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 105,991 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 91,983 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 91,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 1 Jun 2009 73,192 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,950 miles

nearside front rubber jacking block missing

unable to check fully underneath due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2008 54,175 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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OE05 PWF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black 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 OE05 PWF, 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 OE05 PWF registered?

OE05 PWF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is OE05 PWF safe to buy?

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