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W88 OAS

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

164,742 mi
Last recorded164,742 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW88 OAS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 164,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 164,742 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Round (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 160,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 156,465 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 151,747 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2022 148,556 miles

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

Undertray Fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2021 145,854 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 142,296 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 139,005 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Sep 2019 139,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2018 135,116 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2017 130,598 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2016 124,531 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 118,600 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 114,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,498 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 97,778 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 97,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,871 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 84,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 72,037 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 72,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,841 miles

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

nearside front tyre out of shape on inner edge

offside front tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,025 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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W88 OAS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 W88 OAS, 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 W88 OAS registered?

W88 OAS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is W88 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W88 OAS shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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