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2005 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration OV05NBE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 26 Sep 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 170,683 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 170,672 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,637 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front headlights deteriorated
- Both front link rod upper dust covers deteriated
11 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 143,709 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front link rod upper dust cover deteriated
- rear brake pipes slightly corroded
- handbrake has slight travel
8 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 143,674 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- handbrake has slight travel
- nearside front link rod upper dust cover deteriated
- rear brake pipes slightly corroded
23 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 126,907 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2018 5 Jul 202622 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,926 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2017 5 Jul 202622 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,926 MI
5 Jul 20268 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,649 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2016 5 Jul 202616 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,383 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2015 5 Jul 20263 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,385 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2014 5 Jul 202610 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,397 MI
Expiry date: 9 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,784 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2012 5 Jul 202626 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,492 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2011 5 Jul 202623 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 42,474 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 42,474 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,770 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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OV05NBE was registered on 2005-05-01
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