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HK55 JVT

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,839 mi
Last recorded107,839 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 JVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 107,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 105,250 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 105,241 miles

Nearside Front 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 10 Nov 2016 100,560 miles

water/oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2015 85,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 85,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 68,799 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,799 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 57,675 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 57,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,081 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 50,081 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 41,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 31,428 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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HK55 JVT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK55 JVT, 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

How do I check the history of HK55 JVT?

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What year was HK55 JVT registered?

HK55 JVT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is HK55 JVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 JVT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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