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OKZ 5955

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,254 mi
Last recorded105,254 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKZ 5955
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 105,254 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 105,254 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 102,631 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 99,044 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front offside tyre will need attention

Pass 31 May 2016 95,282 miles

f/n/s tyre worn

Pass 5 Jun 2015 89,187 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Front nearside tyre slightly deformed

Fail 29 May 2015 89,126 miles

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

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Engine oil leak

Front nearside tyre slightly deformed

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,989 miles

both front tyres worn

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2014 81,976 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres worn

slight engine oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 75,630 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 68,968 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 58,527 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 44,557 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Fail 16 Apr 2010 44,448 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Both rear tyres worn

Pass 6 May 2009 32,847 miles

no emissions detected

possible engine oil leak

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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OKZ 5955 is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OKZ 5955, 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 OKZ 5955?

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What year was OKZ 5955 registered?

OKZ 5955 is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is OKZ 5955 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKZ 5955 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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