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BT55 HXV

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,238 mi
Last recorded169,238 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 HXV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 169,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 148,639 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 127,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 119,079 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 112,030 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 104,826 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,131 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 94,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 80,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 74,443 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,583 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,983 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 35,257 miles

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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BT55 HXV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BT55 HXV, 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 BT55 HXV registered?

BT55 HXV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is BT55 HXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 HXV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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