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R2 OHC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,981 mi
Last recorded77,981 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 OHC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2026 77,981 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 72,284 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 66,597 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 60,897 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 54,807 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 50,966 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 49,725 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 46,705 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 42,943 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 39,159 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 35,116 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 31,399 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,456 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,150 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,182 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 17,478 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 13,759 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 10,656 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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R2 OHC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R2 OHC, 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 R2 OHC registered?

R2 OHC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is R2 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R2 OHC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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