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OY55 DHK

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

199,409 mi
Last recorded199,409 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 DHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 199,409 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 195,139 miles

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 187,793 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 180,333 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 176,040 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 175,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges.

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 175,137 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 173,865 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 171,758 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 168,766 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 150,603 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 135,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 135,111 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 127,056 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 116,909 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 116,909 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 96,576 miles

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

nearside front tyre 225/50/17 rf bald on inner edge will soon expose cords offside front also unevenly worn on inner edge advise alignment check and replace tyres

nearside parking brake efficentcy very low for this type of vehicle advise brake inspection

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,627 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,080 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 63,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OY55 DHK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OY55 DHK, 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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OY55 DHK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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