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BC05 HCH

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

135,152 mi
Last recorded135,152 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 HCH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 135,152 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 135,152 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working Bothside (1.1.C.1d)

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 120,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 108,097 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 96,179 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 96,179 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 76,617 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 76,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Both Side Front And Rear Tyre Running Low On Iner Edge..

Both Side Rear Brake Pads Running low..

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,925 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 37,132 miles

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

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
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BC05 HCH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC05 HCH, 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.

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What year was BC05 HCH registered?

BC05 HCH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is BC05 HCH safe to buy?

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