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MD05 HVE

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,915 mi
Last recorded180,915 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 HVE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 180,915 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 173,100 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 166,109 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))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 163,003 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 163,003 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 122,518 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 118,034 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 113,863 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 112,262 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 104,046 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 94,553 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 94,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 89,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2015 89,211 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 83,599 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 77,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 72,005 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 65,337 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 59,398 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,760 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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MD05 HVE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MD05 HVE, 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 MD05 HVE registered?

MD05 HVE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is MD05 HVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD05 HVE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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