MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,791 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Spare tyre defective
TOO CLEAN TO REGISTER EMISSIONS
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic covers fitted
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic covers fitted
front brake discs worn
front brake pads worn to excess
plastic undertrays fitted to vehicle
rear brake pads worn low
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both sides front brake discs worn to excess
both sides front pads wearing low
vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV05 SDZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 OV05 SDZ, 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 OV05 SDZ?
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What year was OV05 SDZ registered?
OV05 SDZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2005.
Is OV05 SDZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV05 SDZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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