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BN05 HBO

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,566 mi
Last recorded111,566 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 HBO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 111,566 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside rear tyre on legal limit

chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Oct 2018 99,483 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 88,719 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,151 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,712 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,867 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 60,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 60,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2011 54,629 miles

Nearside front jacking block missing

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,822 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 37,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 37,181 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 28,202 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 27,242 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 27,242 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BN05 HBO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BN05 HBO, 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 BN05 HBO registered?

BN05 HBO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BN05 HBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 HBO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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