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OE55 MTK

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,661 mi
Last recorded167,661 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 MTK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 167,661 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 167,660 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 153,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NSF Lower rear arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 133,154 miles

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)

Oil leak

Suspect DPF tamper but unable to access internals of exhaust

Pass 29 Aug 2014 121,004 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 120,830 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 106,231 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,598 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre inner edges worn.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 62,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,626 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 48,547 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 36,397 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,651 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 30,649 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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OE55 MTK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OE55 MTK, 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 OE55 MTK registered?

OE55 MTK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is OE55 MTK safe to buy?

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