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BG55 HVX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,207 mi
Last recorded93,207 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 HVX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 93,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2023 90,431 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 90,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 88,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge om (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,436 miles

o/s/track rod end dust cover poor

both rear brake pipes heavily greased

both rear tyres at 2mm tread centres

n/s/front brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s/front tyre bold inside

o/s/front brake pipe slight corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2019 80,761 miles

front to rear brake pipes over subframe corroded & greased

o/s/front spring corroded

small chip in zone b screen

Pass 13 Apr 2018 75,787 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2018 75,787 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,573 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

inner face of front brake discs heavily corroded and in poor condition

metal brake pipes corroded heavier in places

Pass 29 Apr 2016 67,269 miles

front disc inner face in poor condition & inner pads low

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 27 Apr 2015 62,459 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front coil springs corroded

front disc poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2015 62,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front coil springs corroded

front disc poor condition

n/s/front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,733 miles

front discs in poor condition

rear pads very low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear tyres 2mm in centre of thread

rear brake pads low 2/3000 miles

Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,759 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2010 38,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,605 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 24,082 miles

center exhaust bracket insecure

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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BG55 HVX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG55 HVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG55 HVX registered?

BG55 HVX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is BG55 HVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 HVX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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