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SO55 HVL

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,208 mi
Last recorded152,208 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 HVL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 152,208 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scoring and slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both headlights cloudy

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Fail 22 Dec 2025 152,170 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Aux. drive belt badly worn and frayed

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

T.P.M.S. warning on

Pass 8 Nov 2022 149,154 miles

condensation to offside rear light

minor perishing to fuel cap seal

play in nearside rear upper front facing suspension arm outer ball joint

slight play in nearside track rod end

some leds inoperative centre stop light

Fail 8 Nov 2022 149,154 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

condensation to offside rear light

minor perishing to fuel cap seal

play in nearside rear upper front facing suspension arm outer ball joint

slight play in nearside track rod end

some leds inoperative centre stop light

Pass 8 Dec 2021 145,915 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses splitting

minor perishing to fuel cap seal

offside reverse light inoperative

play in nearside rear upper front facing arm ball joint

Pass 12 Jan 2021 143,937 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 140,794 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 138,357 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 3 May 2017 133,641 miles

Both front droplink dust boots splitting

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Apr 2016 127,622 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link dust boots splitting

minor stone chips front screen

Pass 6 May 2015 122,930 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to both rear road wheels

fuel cap seal perishing

play in front anti roll bar mountings

rusting to both rear brake pipes

some leds inop centre stop light

Pass 3 May 2014 115,371 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 110,767 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,073 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 89,440 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Unable to do thorough inspection of some components due to underside trays

Pass 19 Nov 2010 78,516 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 63,518 miles

Unable to carry out thorough inspection of under side due to being covered by under trays

salty residue on all rear metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Nov 2008 48,317 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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SO55 HVL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SO55 HVL, 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 SO55 HVL registered?

SO55 HVL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is SO55 HVL safe to buy?

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