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HT05 HVC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,178 mi
Last recorded154,178 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 HVC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 154,178 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 154,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 148,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover, under tray, sill fit fitted

rear suspension arm front inner bush's worn and splitting

Pass 6 May 2021 139,382 miles

both front tyres worn edges

engine cover under tray fitted

Pass 27 May 2020 134,327 miles

Nearside Front flexible brake hose perished

long travel handbrake

under tray fitted, damp with oil diesel smell underside

Fail 27 May 2020 134,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front flexible brake hose perished

long travel handbrake

under tray fitted, damp with oil diesel smell underside

Pass 6 Jun 2019 127,322 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess nearside and offside perishing (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 116,972 miles

engine oil leak need looking at

Pass 22 May 2017 108,088 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn

both front tyres worn outer edge

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 May 2016 99,102 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 94,546 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 94,542 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 88,453 miles

Engine/Gearbox oil leak

Rear axle chassis mount points just starting to corrode

Rear brake pipe above rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 9 May 2014 88,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine/Gearbox oil leak

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

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

Rear axle chassis mount points just starting to corrode

Rear brake pipe above rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 7 May 2013 82,972 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2012 75,269 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 66,453 miles

nearside inner front light not working

Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,953 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,913 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 50,046 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

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 HVC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVC, 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 HVC registered?

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

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