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HT05 AMK

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,258 mi
Last recorded109,258 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 AMK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 109,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 102,461 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 95,575 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 87,178 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 79,433 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 70,326 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 61,317 miles

Condensation in offside headlight not effecting light output or beam image

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,160 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2012 48,964 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 48,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 43,640 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,523 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 33,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 33,587 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 27,999 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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HT05 AMK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HT05 AMK, 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 HT05 AMK registered?

HT05 AMK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is HT05 AMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 AMK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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