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OU55 WBJ

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,310 mi
Last recorded172,310 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 WBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 172,310 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 172,310 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault seat belt light (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 159,402 miles

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

tpm light on

Fail 22 Nov 2019 159,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

tpm light on

Pass 5 Nov 2018 144,900 miles

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front side lights (angel eyes) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

air bag light on (front child seat fitted)

both headlamps slightly clouded

tyre pressure light on.

Fail 5 Nov 2018 144,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both front side lights (angel eyes) (4.2.3 (a) (i))

air bag light on (front child seat fitted)

both headlamps slightly clouded

tyre pressure light on.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 137,944 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 137,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 131,836 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2016 128,304 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 121,789 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 121,789 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 103,091 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 103,065 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 97,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SRS fault

exhaust emisions to low to test

Pass 13 Sep 2011 82,217 miles

Airbag fault

Pass 11 Sep 2010 72,439 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 72,394 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 31 Aug 2009 58,831 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,140 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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OU55 WBJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue 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 OU55 WBJ, 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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OU55 WBJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 September 2005.

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