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PL05 HZE

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

219,826 mi
Last recorded219,826 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 HZE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 219,826 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 212,266 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2020 205,057 miles

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2019 191,496 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 182,536 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 175,075 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 166,562 miles

both headlamps lens dull

front exhaust flexi shield deteriorated

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 8 Aug 2016 166,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both headlamps lens dull

front exhaust flexi shield deteriorated

oil leaks

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 3 Aug 2015 156,648 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 139,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 130,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,740 miles

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

Washers poor

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 94,372 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 76,206 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,807 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 57,806 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 40,398 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 40,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsr tyre pressure low

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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PL05 HZE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 PL05 HZE, 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 PL05 HZE registered?

PL05 HZE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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