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FG55 ZHP

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,960 mi
Last recorded192,960 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 ZHP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 192,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres wearing edges

Pass 4 Mar 2015 178,187 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 178,186 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 28 Mar 2014 159,664 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 159,085 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 139,989 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 139,945 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2012 121,589 miles

front and rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Feb 2012 121,589 miles

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

front and rear tyres wearing low

front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Mar 2011 102,977 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 82,386 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)

both front tyres worn very low on edges

front brake pads worn very low

Fail 2 Mar 2010 82,386 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both front tyres worn very low on edges

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,745 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,441 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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FG55 ZHP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FG55 ZHP, 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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FG55 ZHP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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