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HN55 UKR

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

231,858 mi
Last recorded231,858 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 UKR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 231,858 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 223,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 209,032 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 208,677 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 208,118 miles

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

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open fuel filler flap to check fuel cap. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake disc back plate rotted at fixing point, (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

bonnet wont stay open unsupported.

Pass 3 Dec 2019 192,610 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 192,605 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2018 179,638 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 179,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 165,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 152,740 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 135,769 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 135,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 117,483 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 107,039 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 96,949 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 96,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 90,031 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2011 77,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

underside of car muddy

Pass 28 Jan 2011 77,448 miles

underside of car muddy

Pass 26 Jan 2010 55,211 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,448 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 UKR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 UKR, 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 UKR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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