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P100 UHY

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,413 mi
Last recorded160,413 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP100 UHY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 160,413 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 154,739 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 154,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2019 149,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 149,415 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 142,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 141,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Central Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 134,967 miles

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

OSR Tyre low tread in places

Oil leak ()

brake hoses starting to crack

suspension bushes starting to perish / split

Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,249 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 125,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 116,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 109,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 101,215 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre tread

Pass 14 Nov 2012 92,776 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,777 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 81,479 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 62,487 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,985 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,945 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 36,889 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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P100 UHY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P100 UHY, 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 P100 UHY registered?

P100 UHY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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