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OE05 ZTC

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,057 mi
Last recorded119,057 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 119,057 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front suspension arms slightly damaged

chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2020 119,051 miles

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front suspension arms slightly damaged

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2019 109,093 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 107,342 miles

Emission test conducted - emissions too clean to read

Nearside Front coil spring not fully located in lower seat

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 106,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Emission test conducted - emissions too clean to read

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

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

Nearside front coil spring not fully located in lower seat

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 106,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside front coil spring not fully located in lower seat

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 104,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 104,967 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)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 101,587 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 97,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,359 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 93,358 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 93,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 87,214 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,477 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,665 miles

ADVISE O/SIDE REAR BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRE ADRIFT

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 73,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

ADVISE O/SIDE REAR BRAKE PAD SENSOR WIRE ADRIFT

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,343 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 58,033 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,878 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 ZTC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZTC, 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 OE05 ZTC registered?

OE05 ZTC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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