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S24 OTY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,683 mi
Last recorded147,683 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS24 OTY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 147,683 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 143,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 140,535 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2022 140,534 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front tyres worn on edges

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2021 128,941 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,653 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 120,652 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Park brake reading low

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 112,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bars - 225/50/17 rflt

bonnet stay struts weak

Fail 20 Sep 2019 112,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear bars - 225/50/17 rflt

bonnet stay struts weak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,336 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,702 miles

Both front tyres tread lifting

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 92,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres tread lifting

Nearside Rear Tyre low on inside tread

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 83,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 79,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 79,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 65,187 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 30 Oct 2012 60,569 miles

Nearside front seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,649 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 52,308 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Jul 2010 52,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Jul 2009 40,073 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,380 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 30,659 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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S24 OTY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S24 OTY, 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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What year was S24 OTY registered?

S24 OTY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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