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PO55 OEW

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

155,519 mi
Last recorded155,519 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 OEW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 155,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 149,705 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 133,662 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 128,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 128,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 125,230 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 125,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 115,360 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 105,436 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 104,473 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 102,792 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 99,564 miles

Front Tyres showing cracks between tread

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front steering rack inner joint play

Pass 12 Nov 2014 93,349 miles

Fuel cap rubber perishing.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 93,017 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

front brake pad sensor not secured in brake pad

front tyres cracked

front tyres worn inner edge

rear tyres cracked

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 80,188 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 71,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 19 Jan 2011 50,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 5 Mar 2009 19,415 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,282 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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PO55 OEW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PO55 OEW, 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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PO55 OEW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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