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OV55 NHE

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

137,089 mi
Last recorded137,089 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 NHE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2022 137,089 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

parking brake only just met requirement

Pass 18 Dec 2021 133,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Under trays fitted from original obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 133,397 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 128,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 125,649 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 121,818 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 121,818 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 May 2016 118,197 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2016 118,197 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2015 113,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 109,052 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 104,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 104,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2012 100,719 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 100,719 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,295 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 95,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 107,439 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 107,439 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 104,001 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 104,001 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 89,669 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 NHE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OV55 NHE, 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 OV55 NHE registered?

OV55 NHE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 2005.

Is OV55 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV55 NHE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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