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A20 XHA

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,485 mi
Last recorded180,485 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 XHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 180,485 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 175,681 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 163,975 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 152,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 139,082 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 126,548 miles

Offside Front Track rod end has slight play

Offside Front nail in tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 115,100 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 107,030 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 107,030 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 93,897 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 93,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 81,308 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 67,252 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 52,748 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 29,723 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,716 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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A20 XHA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A20 XHA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 XHA registered?

A20 XHA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is A20 XHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 XHA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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