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PF05 OLP

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,560 mi
Last recorded131,560 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 OLP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 131,560 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 131,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 126,059 miles

Oil leak ()

tyre under inflated

tyre warning light on

Fail 4 Apr 2018 126,056 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bushes x2 (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

tyre under inflated

tyre warning light on

Pass 30 Mar 2017 119,836 miles

Minor blows from front exhaust

Oil leak

rear inner pads low

Fail 28 Feb 2017 119,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Minor blows from front exhaust

Oil leak

Rear inner pads low

Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,968 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,198 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,670 miles

emissons to clean for print out

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Mar 2013 77,867 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 77,731 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

cut in o/s/r tyre

srs light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,142 miles

rear pads 75%worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 61,707 miles

Childseat fitted to n/s/r seat

F/N/S tyre has non-runflat tyre fitted

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Jan 2011 61,707 miles

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

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

Childseat fitted to n/s/r seat

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on engine

Pass 29 Dec 2009 53,171 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 53,171 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Puncture to N/S/R tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2009 46,460 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,543 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 32,299 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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PF05 OLP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PF05 OLP, 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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PF05 OLP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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