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SH05 XYY

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,930 mi
Last recorded110,930 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 XYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 110,930 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 103,564 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 98,021 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 98,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2014 92,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,035 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,335 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 58,212 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 58,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 49,711 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 40,455 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 29,685 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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SH05 XYY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SH05 XYY, 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 SH05 XYY registered?

SH05 XYY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is SH05 XYY safe to buy?

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