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HK55 OEU

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,420 mi
Last recorded118,420 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 OEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 118,420 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 113,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 101,277 miles

o/s/f tyre cut not exposing cords

Fail 19 Sep 2012 101,270 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)

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

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

o/s/f tyre cut not exposing cords

Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,573 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 69,576 miles

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

Offside 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)

little or no emissions being emitted

Fail 3 Dec 2009 57,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 57,869 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 44,656 miles

offside front tyre has cut on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

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 OEU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HK55 OEU, 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 HK55 OEU registered?

HK55 OEU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is HK55 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK55 OEU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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