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DA05 HZR

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,561 mi
Last recorded151,561 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 HZR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 151,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low inside edge

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 151,559 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin exhaust blow front manifold / turbo / joint area (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low inside edge

Nearside Rear park brake low effort

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 136,908 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front lower rear arm knocks loudly with suspension movement, no play found

park brake only just met requirements

Fail 27 Nov 2017 136,905 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes across subframe and at the side of the fuel tank and both front to rear. all pipes heavily greased but heavily corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded on edges (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front lower rear arm knocks loudly with suspension movement, no play found

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

park brake only just met requirements

Pass 28 Oct 2016 118,053 miles

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

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

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2015 110,106 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 97,061 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2014 97,059 miles

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

All brake disc slight corrosion

Front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,710 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 69,759 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 69,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 60,818 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 50,637 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 41,826 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 32,666 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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DA05 HZR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DA05 HZR, 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 DA05 HZR registered?

DA05 HZR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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