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OU55 WBT

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,528 mi
Last recorded187,528 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 WBT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 187,528 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 177,835 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 177,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 160,251 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 150,092 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 145,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2017 145,512 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2016 142,604 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 134,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,916 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 114,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 105,169 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 94,290 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 81,557 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,169 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 53,904 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 WBT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OU55 WBT, 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 OU55 WBT registered?

OU55 WBT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is OU55 WBT safe to buy?

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