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SH05 XVO

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

172,717 mi
Last recorded172,717 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 XVO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 172,717 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 163,394 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 158,219 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2024 158,142 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2023 148,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 137,271 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 128,254 miles

Front Under tray fitted not allow full inspection.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 128,254 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Under tray fitted not allow full inspection.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 119,477 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 110,391 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 101,531 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 101,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 93,541 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 89,857 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

nearside front tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 21 Jan 2015 85,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front disc inner edges very badly worn/ rusty

Fail 19 Jan 2015 85,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front disc inner edges very badly worn/ rusty

front tyre edges worn

Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,626 miles

brake discs starting to corrode and show signs of wear

Fail 17 Jan 2014

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 76,274 miles

not able to carry out emission test due low reading

Pass 23 Mar 2012 72,083 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

emissions too low to trigger DSM

Pass 28 Mar 2011 67,169 miles

emissions not able to detect low

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,034 miles

no emissins detective

Pass 25 Mar 2009 59,320 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 55,571 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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SH05 XVO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SH05 XVO, 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 SH05 XVO registered?

SH05 XVO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is SH05 XVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 XVO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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