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OV55 FTX

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,800 mi
Last recorded135,800 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 FTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 135,800 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 135,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 132,503 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 130,901 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 128,101 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 125,600 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 123,046 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 124,800 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 118,002 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 116,050 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 110,610 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 106,909 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 106,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 104,527 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,750 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,952 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 93,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 78,294 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 78,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,579 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,636 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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OV55 FTX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OV55 FTX, 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 OV55 FTX registered?

OV55 FTX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is OV55 FTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 FTX shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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