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SG55 OJO

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,444 mi
Last recorded156,444 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 OJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 156,444 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2021 148,166 miles

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2021 148,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust deteriorated/corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2020 137,128 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2020 137,093 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 125,714 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 125,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 116,655 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 114,439 miles

Nearside Front surface corrosion to metal brake pipe

Offside Front slight surface corrosion to metal brake pipe

both front shockers have gone weak

both rear flexi brake pipes age cracking

Fail 6 Feb 2017 114,437 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both headlights (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front surface corrosion to metal brake pipe

Offside Front slight surface corrosion to metal brake pipe

both front shockers have gone weak

both rear flexi brake pipes age cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2016 111,873 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 111,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 107,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 107,691 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 102,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 92,466 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 92,466 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 84,938 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 84,938 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 71,092 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 61,195 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,574 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 45,432 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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SG55 OJO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 SG55 OJO, 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 SG55 OJO registered?

SG55 OJO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is SG55 OJO safe to buy?

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