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SP05 OBX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,671 mi
Last recorded116,671 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 OBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 116,671 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 106,432 miles

air bag light on all tyres wearin g on edges damage on alloys oil on under tray rear brake discs lipped

Fail 2 Jun 2011 106,432 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air bag light on all tyres wearin g on edges damage on alloys oil on under tray rear brake discs lipped

Pass 9 Jun 2010 92,747 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 90,454 miles

standing rust on discs/ under body covered in plastic trims

Pass 13 Mar 2008 90,393 miles

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

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

creaking noise from offside rear wheel?

Fail 7 Mar 2008 90,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

creaking noise from offside rear wheel?

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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SP05 OBX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP05 OBX, 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 SP05 OBX registered?

SP05 OBX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is SP05 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 OBX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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