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FD55 JHY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,529 mi
Last recorded205,529 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 JHY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2022 205,529 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 185,463 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 161,092 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 150,158 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 140,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 139,759 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Feb 2015 131,525 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 117,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 106,604 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 92,746 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 82,540 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,036 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 68,408 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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FD55 JHY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FD55 JHY, 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 FD55 JHY registered?

FD55 JHY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is FD55 JHY safe to buy?

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