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OY55 NKA

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,907 mi
Last recorded123,907 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 NKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 123,907 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 123,849 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 123,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,360 miles

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

Front headlamps misted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 103,979 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 97,638 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 88,767 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but supported ok

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,743 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 62,238 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 62,238 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,743 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,673 miles

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

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 NKA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NKA, 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 OY55 NKA registered?

OY55 NKA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is OY55 NKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY55 NKA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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