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FY55 HNJ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,469 mi
Last recorded192,469 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 HNJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 192,469 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 192,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 178,682 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 160,232 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 23 Oct 2012 140,189 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 140,189 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)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 116,435 miles

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

Nearside front tyre 4mm

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside tierod has slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,368 miles

Head lamps too high when in zero postion.

O/S/F tyre edges devoid of tread.

Fail 19 Oct 2010 89,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Head lamps too high when in zero postion.

O/S/F tyre edges devoid of tread.

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,244 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 63,244 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,007 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 48,005 miles

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

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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FY55 HNJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FY55 HNJ, 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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FY55 HNJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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