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RE05 OMG

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

228,876 mi
Last recorded228,876 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 OMG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 228,876 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 218,911 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 211,267 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 208,157 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 208,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 198,803 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 186,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2014 179,340 miles

................Thanx 4visiting us...........

Fail 30 Mar 2014 179,340 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

................Thanx 4visiting us...........

N/s rear tyre worn to approx: 2mm

O/s front tyre has worn near it's marker

Pass 1 Apr 2013 172,050 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 152,919 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 19 Mar 2011 123,362 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,610 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 71,702 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 71,702 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 49,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 48,749 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 48,749 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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RE05 OMG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RE05 OMG, 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

How do I check the history of RE05 OMG?

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What year was RE05 OMG registered?

RE05 OMG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is RE05 OMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 OMG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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