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OV05 VVB

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

221,249 mi
Last recorded221,249 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 VVB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2022 221,249 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 210,547 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 210,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 205,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 205,536 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. runs down the left hand side of the fuel tank. marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 202,498 miles

Brake warning lamp on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 197,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Nov 2017 185,453 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted

parking brake efficiency just met at 18%

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 172,098 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 162,379 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 153,829 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

underside covered unable to fully inspect systems or structure

Pass 17 Oct 2013 139,869 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 139,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 126,424 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 126,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Aug 2011 110,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 110,425 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 91,726 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 91,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 82,694 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,494 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 VVB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VVB, 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 VVB registered?

OV05 VVB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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