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HN55 AVZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,336 mi
Last recorded155,336 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 AVZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 155,336 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

engine covers fitted obscuring components in engine bay

oil leak

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2015 147,212 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 137,364 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)

nearside front wheel has slight play

Pass 1 Nov 2012 121,122 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 121,122 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 112,321 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 front steering arm has slight play

Fail 18 Oct 2011 112,319 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)

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 front steering arm has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2011 109,073 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 101,830 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 99,050 miles

underbody covers fitted at time of test

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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HN55 AVZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HN55 AVZ, 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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What year was HN55 AVZ registered?

HN55 AVZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 November 2005.

Is HN55 AVZ safe to buy?

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