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HK05 ZNZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,134 mi
Last recorded149,134 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK05 ZNZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 149,134 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 146,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 141,182 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 141,182 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 128,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 121,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 118,460 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 118,456 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 118,425 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 2 Sep 2015 109,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension lower arm bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 109,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear suspension lower arm bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 97,847 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 88,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,872 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 75,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,298 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,379 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 57,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 50,299 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 50,299 miles

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

rear pads very low

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,198 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 42,194 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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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HK05 ZNZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HK05 ZNZ, 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 HK05 ZNZ registered?

HK05 ZNZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is HK05 ZNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK05 ZNZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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