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EO55 HHL

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,742 mi
Last recorded95,742 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 HHL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 95,742 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED AT THE TIME OF TEST AND SIGNS OF A OIL LEAK

FUEL TANK DAMP BUT NO SIGNS OF A LEAK

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 2MM TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

PARKING BRAKE GOT LITTLE RESERVE TRAVELL

Fail 30 Oct 2020 95,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all around where tyre is separating (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple nails ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across boot floor corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

fuel tank damp but no signs of leakage

parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall splitting 245/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 90,826 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

pad warning light on

Pass 1 Nov 2017 89,605 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,504 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 87,271 miles

oil level low

Fail 2 Nov 2015 87,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also on 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

oil level low

Pass 5 Nov 2014 86,448 miles

n/s/r tyre on 3mm, worn on inner edge and cracked between treads

Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,313 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking and splitting between treads

Pass 12 Nov 2012 81,005 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 80,987 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,428 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 78,428 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,227 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 72,227 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 61,280 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

unable to check steering fuel pipes brake master pivit fully as covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 61,280 miles

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

Oil leak

unable to check steering fuel pipes brake master pivit fully as covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2008 53,049 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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EO55 HHL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EO55 HHL, 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 EO55 HHL registered?

EO55 HHL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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