MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower, rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre worn on edge
Offside Rear worn on edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SC05 OES is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 SC05 OES, 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 SC05 OES registered?
SC05 OES is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 July 2005.
Is SC05 OES safe to buy?
The MOT history for SC05 OES shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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