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PE55 ODN

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,741 mi
Last recorded180,741 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE55 ODN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 180,741 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 168,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 168,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Feb 2023 168,525 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Feb 2022 160,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished worn and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 152,374 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to Centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 152,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to Centre section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 143,953 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipe near subframe showing signs of corrosion (not met criteria) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 133,309 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 126,185 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 125,506 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 121,798 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 113,838 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 106,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 97,529 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 89,818 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,151 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 65,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,426 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 57,505 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 57,505 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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PE55 ODN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PE55 ODN, 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 PE55 ODN registered?

PE55 ODN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is PE55 ODN safe to buy?

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