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PN05 XHD

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

179,807 mi
Last recorded179,807 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 XHD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 179,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 164,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 156,424 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 146,159 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 142,297 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 135,370 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 126,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2014 126,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 120,597 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 111,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 96,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,009 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 67,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 49,986 miles

emmissions visual check too clean to read

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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PN05 XHD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 PN05 XHD, 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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PN05 XHD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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