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MH55 XGD

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,049 mi
Last recorded123,049 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 XGD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 123,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear parking brake slightly low

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2018 123,049 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear parking brake slightly low

engine covers and under trays fitted

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2017 111,128 miles

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

Front and rear brake discs worn low

Offside Front tyre side wall in poor condition

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,227 miles

Front both side tyres worn low

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

brake pipes slightly corroded and engine covers ad under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2014 80,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2014 80,319 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,978 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,033 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,566 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 60,553 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,758 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,018 miles

2 x small screws in n/s/r tyre.

full lower engine/box & n/s o/s floor covers fitted.

rear tyres close to limit.

small screw in o/s/r tyre.

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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MH55 XGD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MH55 XGD, 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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MH55 XGD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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