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MH05 BCK

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

169,002 mi
Last recorded169,002 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 BCK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 169,002 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))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 150,205 miles

Both rear discs corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 150,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both rear discs corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 137,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 137,213 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2015 126,847 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 126,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 107,075 miles

emmission too low not picked up

Fail 19 Feb 2014 107,075 miles

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

emmission too low not picked up

Pass 6 Mar 2013 103,634 miles

rear child seats fitted so rear belts not tested emission too low not pickedup

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,434 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2011 78,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,729 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,886 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 33,321 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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MH05 BCK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MH05 BCK, 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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MH05 BCK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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