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N666 UHA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,461 mi
Last recorded188,461 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN666 UHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 188,461 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 169,700 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 154,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 145,651 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 145,651 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2013 132,966 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 119,890 miles

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

O/s/r & N/s/r rose joints badly worn

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

Pass 18 May 2011 108,076 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak engine

Pass 24 May 2010 97,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2010 97,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Nearside Inner Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2009 83,986 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 69,884 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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N666 UHA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N666 UHA, 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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N666 UHA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is N666 UHA safe to buy?

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