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RE05 OYO

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

193,744 mi
Last recorded193,744 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 193,744 miles

engine wet with oil

nearside front shock absorber leaking

slight play offside inner rack joint

various suspension bushes perished an splitting

wipers smearing

Fail 5 May 2019 193,744 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine wet with oil

nearside front shock absorber leaking

slight play offside inner rack joint

various suspension bushes perished an splitting

wipers smearing

Pass 8 May 2018 181,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 May 2018 181,273 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 162,813 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 148,272 miles

Window has tint

Pass 30 Aug 2014 140,461 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 140,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 131,525 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 131,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2012 123,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 16 Jul 2011 113,469 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 99,791 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 86,335 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,324 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 62,317 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

hand brake travel is high.

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 OYO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RE05 OYO, 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 RE05 OYO registered?

RE05 OYO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is RE05 OYO safe to buy?

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