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OE05 VFV

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

209,984 mi
Last recorded209,984 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 VFV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 209,984 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 336,999 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 336,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 326,308 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 312,836 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 299,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2019 288,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 174,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 161,737 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 154,510 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 146,997 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 138,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 131,515 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 122,093 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 122,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 110,399 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,935 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 81,703 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 58,267 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 VFV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OE05 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

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

Is OE05 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 VFV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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