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HN55 KPF

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,853 mi
Last recorded176,853 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KPF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 176,853 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 176,853 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 168,241 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 164,074 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 155,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2020 155,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 151,219 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 151,219 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 147,664 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 144,353 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 134,547 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 122,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 103,811 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 103,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 97,193 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 97,140 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2011 89,268 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 89,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,975 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 65,426 miles

N/S/F foglamp is broken, and emits light inside wheelarch trim.

N/S/F tyre tread is on 3mm

O/S/R tyre tread is on 2mm.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 50,280 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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HN55 KPF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 HN55 KPF, 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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HN55 KPF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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