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2005 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration OV05VVB
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2005
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2498cc
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- Expired 14 Oct 2023
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 221,249 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 210,547 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
18 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 210,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 205,649 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
12 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 205,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. runs down the left hand side of the fuel tank. marked with yellow chalk. (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 202,498 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake warning lamp on dash
9 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 197,798 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- brake pad wear warning lamp illuminated
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 185,453 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake efficiency just met at 18%
- engine covers fitted
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- under trays fitted
- Offside Front tyre inner edge worn
2 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 172,098 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2017 2 Jul 202612 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 162,379 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2016 2 Jul 202617 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 153,829 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
17 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 139,869 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 139,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 126,424 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2013 2 Jul 20269 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 126,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
31 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 110,425 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2012 2 Jul 202631 Aug 2011
Fail
Mileage: 110,425 MI
2 Jul 202616 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,726 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 91,726 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,694 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2010 2 Jul 202626 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,494 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2009 2 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV05VVB was registered on 2005-06-18
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