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HN05 YRA

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

187,820 mi
Last recorded187,820 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN05 YRA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 187,820 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front bottom ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 184,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handbrake grabbing

Pass 5 Jan 2024 177,860 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both struts lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Handbrake grabbing

Fail 5 Jan 2024 177,860 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both struts lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Handbrake grabbing

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Sticking button (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 171,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear abs wire and pad sensor wire not clipped in

headlamp washers not working

Fail 4 Jan 2023 171,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cord exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear abs wire and pad sensor wire not clipped in

headlamp washers not working

Pass 13 Dec 2021 165,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 159,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 153,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 153,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 144,593 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 135,705 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 135,705 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 125,453 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 3 Jan 2017 125,453 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 5 Jan 2016 114,502 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

PROP FLANGE WORN

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 4 Jan 2016 114,499 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

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

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

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

PROP FLANGE WORN

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Dec 2014 108,705 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 105,187 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 105,187 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 101,384 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 101,384 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 92,463 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 82,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,743 miles

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

parking sticker zone 'b'

Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,548 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)

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

Fail 21 May 2008 35,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 35,634 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 YRA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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