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2005 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration HT05NKK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 24 Jan 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 161,849 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
22 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 156,710 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing / cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
24 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,456 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 150,638 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 150,638 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
14 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,834 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- undertray fitted not allowing inspection
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,423 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, lower arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, lower arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 141,215 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
23 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 141,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt buckle (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 138,841 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
1 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,719 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.2b)
- Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
1 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 131,514 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2017 5 Jun 20262 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 125,193 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2016 5 Jun 20267 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,761 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,351 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,754 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2013 5 Jun 202627 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,729 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,854 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 73,301 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 56,004 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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HT05NKK was registered on 2005-07-20
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