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PX55 GHN

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,097 mi
Last recorded191,097 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 GHN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 191,097 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has very little reverse travel.

Fail 22 Oct 2018 190,995 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has very little reverse travel.

Pass 21 Oct 2017 169,965 miles

Engine cover fitted

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2016 152,356 miles

Engine cover fitted

Rear Oil leak Differential ()

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 22 Oct 2016 152,356 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Engine cover fitted

Rear Oil leak Differential ()

Underbody covers fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2015 133,083 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 133,083 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides front (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 111,077 miles

N/S/F-Tyre has cut on the outer wall.

Service light is on.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/front n/s front n/s rear o/s rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2013 93,217 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/front n/s front n/s rear o/s rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2012 86,352 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,820 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 60,301 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,208 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 33,813 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 32,820 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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PX55 GHN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX55 GHN, 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 PX55 GHN registered?

PX55 GHN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is PX55 GHN safe to buy?

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