MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
THE DOWN PIPE EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER IS POOR
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
THE DOWN PIPE EXHAUST MOUNTING RUBBER IS POOR
THE NS PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS A LOT LOWER THAN THE OS
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside front tyre worn heavily on inside edge
Nearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when rotated
Offside lower hub bush slightly deteriorated not resulting in excessive movement
advise rear pads
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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OV05 SFJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 OV05 SFJ, 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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What year was OV05 SFJ registered?
OV05 SFJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2005.
Is OV05 SFJ safe to buy?
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