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HN55 YKH

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,166 mi
Last recorded148,166 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 148,166 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 148,166 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 140,958 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 134,410 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 126,795 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 120,674 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 116,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 111,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 108,197 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

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)

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 8 Nov 2016 98,146 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 98,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 97,532 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted obscuring major engine components

internal adjuster altered to recheck headlights

under tray fitted obscuring major engine components

Pass 20 Mar 2015 85,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,669 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,871 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 58,826 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,826 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,252 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 49,237 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,400 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 34,912 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 34,912 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 YKH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YKH, 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 YKH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is HN55 YKH safe to buy?

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