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MH54 GVN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

165,964 mi
Last recorded165,964 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 GVN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 165,964 miles

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 162,096 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 148,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 143,048 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 139,381 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 137,177 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 132,770 miles

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

service brake:service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 30 Nov 2015 127,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2015 127,174 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 118,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 109,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 98,319 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW rears worn

rear tyres worn

Fail 1 Nov 2012 98,271 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW rears worn

rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Nov 2011 87,581 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,776 miles

o/s revers light inop

Pass 30 Jan 2010 65,645 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 54,537 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 45,698 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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MH54 GVN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MH54 GVN, 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 MH54 GVN registered?

MH54 GVN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is MH54 GVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for MH54 GVN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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