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FN05 HEV

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

190,539 mi
Last recorded190,539 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 HEV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 190,539 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 173,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

reversing light not working

Fail 6 Mar 2025 173,061 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn at hub end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

reversing light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2023 161,441 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 161,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 153,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Dec 2021 145,829 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 145,829 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 141,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 133,143 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 125,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2017 118,272 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 107,147 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 107,044 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 85,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 74,255 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 74,255 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,362 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2012 70,362 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front and rear brake pads suspect low(warning lamp on)

washer fluid level warning lamp on

Pass 22 Aug 2011 63,714 miles

Front brake disks corroded

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)

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

Rear brake disks corroded

Pass 1 May 2010 56,596 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2009 41,541 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,541 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,293 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,624 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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FN05 HEV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FN05 HEV, 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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FN05 HEV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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