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HN05 LRV

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,568 mi
Last recorded177,568 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 LRV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 177,568 miles

brake warning light stays on

Pass 18 May 2015 174,548 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2014 171,189 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 163,829 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 163,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 146,463 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 146,463 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)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 127,899 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 8 Jun 2010 110,728 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 110,728 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 87,653 miles

some wear to both front tyres,rear tyres worn low

Pass 9 Jun 2008 63,094 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 61,934 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 61,926 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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HN05 LRV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HN05 LRV, 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 HN05 LRV?

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What year was HN05 LRV registered?

HN05 LRV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is HN05 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN05 LRV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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