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OV05 TWE

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

93,418 mi
Last recorded93,418 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 TWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 93,418 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,352 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

blue smoke emitted from exhuast

handbrake travel

stone chips in screen

Fail 14 Mar 2019 87,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

blue smoke emitted from exhuast

handbrake travel

stone chips in screen

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,503 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,440 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at side of tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 79,487 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 73,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 65,942 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 59,778 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 54,856 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 49,358 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 44,949 miles

osr wheel arch damage and alloy

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,918 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,697 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 28,776 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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OV05 TWE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE registered?

OV05 TWE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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