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OV05VVE
2005 BMW 525
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
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- Registration OV05VVE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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89 Total Defects Recorded
21 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 148,901 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 1 of the 2 bulbs not working
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
9 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 148,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 1 of the 2 bulbs not working
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
8 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,820 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
26 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,264 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- complete floor undertrays and sill covers fitted
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 126,394 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- engine bay/under covers fitted
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
9 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,584 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Full undertrays fitted
- Engine covers fitted
8 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine covers fitted
- Full undertrays fitted
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,292 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Prop shaft rubber coupling slightly deteriorated
24 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Prop shaft rubber coupling slightly deteriorated
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,071 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,427 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2016 2 Jul 202627 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
28 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 90,385 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 82,012 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2014 2 Jul 202618 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 82,012 MI
2 Jul 202623 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,011 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,658 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2012 2 Jul 202627 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 55,109 MI
Expiry date: 26 May 2011 2 Jul 202625 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 55,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 47,382 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- Rear 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,247 MI
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OV05VVE was registered on 2005-05-16
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