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V50 OBV

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV50 OBV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 110,000 miles

Front bumper impact damaged but still secure

Nearside Front Outer wingmirror casing slight damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 109,491 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative warning on dash (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spilt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front top mount damaged

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 107,877 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 103,371 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 97,524 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,884 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 87,826 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 83,645 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 75,389 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 75,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2016 70,998 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 70,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 64,474 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 58,588 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 54,588 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 47,654 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,286 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 40,176 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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V50 OBV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V50 OBV, 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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V50 OBV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is V50 OBV safe to buy?

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