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N777 GRH

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,014 mi
Last recorded132,014 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN777 GRH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 132,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,357 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 123,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes are corroded and covered in material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2022 123,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective plus water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes are corroded and covered in material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 114,223 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Dec 2021 114,223 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,858 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 98,385 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 98,385 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 84,600 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot on inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 71,216 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 60,254 miles

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

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

covers over floors

parking brake low effort

Fail 7 Jun 2016 60,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

covers over floors

parking brake low effort

Pass 21 Nov 2014 49,078 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 43,409 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,026 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 35,793 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 33,614 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 28,551 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 23,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 23,636 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,273 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 19,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N777 GRH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 N777 GRH, 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 N777 GRH registered?

N777 GRH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is N777 GRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N777 GRH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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