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PY05 JHK

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

163,418 mi
Last recorded163,418 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 JHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 163,418 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 153,013 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 148,193 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 147,924 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn aft inner pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 133,686 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outward facing arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 125,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 114,456 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 114,192 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear on left side of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 104,466 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 100,208 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

engine covers fitted

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2015 97,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 89,818 miles

Please note: hand brake needs slight adjustment.

Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,401 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 83,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 76,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 70,299 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 61,952 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 54,733 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,184 miles

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

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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PY05 JHK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PY05 JHK, 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 PY05 JHK registered?

PY05 JHK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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