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SA05 OCC

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,105 mi
Last recorded179,105 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA05 OCC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 179,105 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 172,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISED TO CHANGE - JUST OVER LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 172,555 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISED TO CHANGE - JUST OVER LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 162,524 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 154,026 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 145,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 138,407 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 130,083 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 130,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 118,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 118,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 106,755 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 88,936 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 60,852 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 60,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear constant velocity joint damaged (leaking grease)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 55,596 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2011 55,596 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,879 miles

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

noise o/s/r suspension

Pass 30 Mar 2009 32,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,712 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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SA05 OCC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SA05 OCC, 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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SA05 OCC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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