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HT05 EVR

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,899 mi
Last recorded143,899 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 EVR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 143,899 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 133,156 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 133,149 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil pressure low

engine overheating

Pass 8 Feb 2020 131,033 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 131,033 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 130,200 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2019 120,285 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 120,284 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 105,959 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,887 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 100,863 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

engine covers fitted

under trays + sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2015 82,938 miles

both front tyres show slight more wear on inner edge

slight damage in swept area of screen,all in limit

Pass 30 May 2014 79,239 miles

minor play in both front antirollbar droplinks

undercovers limit the inspection of some components

Fail 30 May 2014 79,237 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

minor play in both front antirollbar droplinks

undercovers limit the inspection of some components

Pass 17 May 2013 72,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 64,969 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 18 May 2011 55,443 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 47,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,328 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 28,134 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 EVR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 HT05 EVR, 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 EVR registered?

HT05 EVR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is HT05 EVR safe to buy?

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