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HN55 KZA

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,517 mi
Last recorded114,517 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 KZA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 114,517 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 170,773 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 152,484 miles

under cover fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2016 152,484 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

under cover fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 135,380 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 118,352 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 102,792 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)

corrosion to off side and near side main front to rear metal brake pipes

front pads look low

Pass 4 Aug 2012 85,924 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 76,208 miles

advise front pads 3000 miles.

advise rear tyres on 2/3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2010 60,237 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 41,175 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 41,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 23,731 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 KZA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KZA, 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 KZA registered?

HN55 KZA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is HN55 KZA safe to buy?

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