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HN05 OPE

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

178,586 mi
Last recorded178,586 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 OPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 178,586 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 175,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 175,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 174,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2018 174,006 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2017 169,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Lower rear bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2016 163,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 156,150 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 148,378 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 148,378 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 141,689 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2012 133,147 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)

front no. plate damaged

o/s rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 20 May 2011 122,394 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 100,839 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 79,363 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 64,320 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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HN05 OPE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HN05 OPE, 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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HN05 OPE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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