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OY55 OOF

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,033 mi
Last recorded150,033 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 150,033 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 150,032 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 142,432 miles

Centre stop lamp disconected

Pass 6 Feb 2017 137,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 131,959 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 115,809 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 115,809 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,700 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,191 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Aug 2012 82,052 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 80,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 72,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads to be checked

Offside rear tyre 3.00mm,,,Nearside rear tyre 2.8mm

Pass 7 Sep 2010 65,579 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,415 miles

two front tyres worn on inside

Pass 22 Aug 2008 44,790 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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OY55 OOF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OOF, 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 OY55 OOF registered?

OY55 OOF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is OY55 OOF safe to buy?

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