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2005 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration OV05NBL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2005
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 01 Feb 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 119,019 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,076 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,346 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2024 5 Jul 202620 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 104,339 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 101,408 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2023 5 Jul 202621 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 97,205 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 93,263 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
3 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 89,321 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 89,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
31 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,960 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- diesel particulate filter fitted (emissions clear)
18 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,558 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
20 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,374 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2017 5 Jul 202620 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,374 MI
5 Jul 202621 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 69,203 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016 5 Jul 202622 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,603 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 58,114 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014 5 Jul 202624 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,944 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2013 5 Jul 202625 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,786 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2012 5 Jul 20264 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 30,736 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2011 5 Jul 20266 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,382 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 22,731 MI
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OV05NBL was registered on 2005-05-03
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