MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,083 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
undercovers + engine covers
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear number plate is deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
rear number plate is deteriorated
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil springs corroded
exhaust pipe slightly corroded
underside brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
coil springs corroded
coil springs corroded
exhaust pipe slightly corroded
underside brake pipes slightly corroded
oil leak from gearbox sump area
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine light is on
greeze around offside rear driveshaft
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine light is on
greeze around offside rear driveshaft
oil leak from gearbox sump area
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SA05 HPZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 SA05 HPZ, 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 SA05 HPZ registered?
SA05 HPZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2005.
Is SA05 HPZ safe to buy?
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