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PK05 HXN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,940 mi
Last recorded120,940 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK05 HXN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 120,940 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 117,119 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 117,119 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 105,562 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2016 103,011 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 99,627 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 93,966 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 93,966 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,034 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 73,172 miles

handbrake operation poor on n/s/r.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,177 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,184 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 29,864 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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PK05 HXN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PK05 HXN, 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 PK05 HXN registered?

PK05 HXN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is PK05 HXN safe to buy?

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