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OU55 WCN

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,459 mi
Last recorded150,459 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 WCN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 150,459 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 150,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 148,849 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 142,991 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 129,872 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 122,951 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 108,512 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 93,882 miles

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

allx4 brake discs slite corroson

both sills coverd

Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,882 miles

allx4 brake discs slite corroson

both sills coverd

Pass 3 Sep 2008 70,361 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 70,361 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 WCN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WCN, 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 WCN registered?

OU55 WCN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is OU55 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU55 WCN shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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