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MH05 HVN

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,344 mi
Last recorded157,344 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 HVN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 157,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 146,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit + Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 146,665 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 139,341 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 131,420 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 126,510 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 115,583 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 108,347 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 102,956 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,673 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 83,062 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 83,062 miles

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

drivers side rear tyre 2mm keep check

Pass 2 Feb 2009 68,778 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 54,286 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 HVN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MH05 HVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH05 HVN registered?

MH05 HVN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is MH05 HVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH05 HVN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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