CarVerify

Free Car Check

YE05 OGJ

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,964 mi
Last recorded194,964 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 OGJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 194,964 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear at 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 183,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess both rear airbags (5.3.5 (b) (i))

both rear shock bushes slightly deteriated

Fail 23 Jun 2018 183,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension unit damaged but not to excess both rear airbags (5.3.5 (b) (i))

both rear shock bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 3 Jun 2017 171,835 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 171,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 160,846 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 149,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 138,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 129,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 20 Jun 2012 120,592 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2011 112,218 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 106,983 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 93,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 75,754 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YE05 OGJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YE05 OGJ, 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

How do I check the history of YE05 OGJ?

You can check the full history of YE05 OGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YE05 OGJ registered?

YE05 OGJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is YE05 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE05 OGJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YE05 OGJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YE05 OGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.