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HT05 FTN

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

230,711 mi
Last recorded230,711 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 FTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 230,711 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 230,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 218,690 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 213,350 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 211,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring full inspection of engine bay and sills

Pass 24 Oct 2017 208,172 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 208,167 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 201,647 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o s rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 201,647 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear n s o s (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed rear os (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n s rear (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 194,963 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 194,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 179,582 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 179,582 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 165,177 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 165,177 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 148,426 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 148,426 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 129,031 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 129,028 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 122,574 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 122,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 105,977 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 FTN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FTN, 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 FTN registered?

HT05 FTN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is HT05 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 FTN shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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