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HK54 GWY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

174,045 mi
Last recorded174,045 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 GWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 174,045 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken, center section to downpipe held into position by exhaust hanger tension. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust gas recirculation cooler appears to be modified

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn park brake level will not ratchet beyond 6 notches of the mechanism (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 174,017 miles

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

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken, center section to downpipe held into position by exhaust hanger tension. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust gas recirculation cooler appears to be modified

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn park brake level will not ratchet beyond 6 notches of the mechanism (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 169,168 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 169,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2022 158,395 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 148,380 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 139,397 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 139,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 129,261 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 128,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 123,263 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 120,952 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 117,002 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 117,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 108,710 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 108,710 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,036 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 86,847 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,040 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,934 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,112 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,916 miles

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

emissions too low to register on test

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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HK54 GWY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 HK54 GWY, 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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What year was HK54 GWY registered?

HK54 GWY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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