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HY55 GWL

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,985 mi
Last recorded101,985 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 GWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 101,985 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 101,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 93,669 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 93,669 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,601 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

tpms light on

Pass 2 Jan 2020 82,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 76,146 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 68,441 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion subframe mounting areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 66,312 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern just visible (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 64,518 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,458 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 58,145 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,787 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011
Fail 2 Aug 2011 48,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,034 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 36,205 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,981 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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HY55 GWL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY55 GWL, 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 HY55 GWL registered?

HY55 GWL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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