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AO05 KMF

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,764 mi
Last recorded117,764 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 KMF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 117,764 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 112,804 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 112,804 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 109,844 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 106,256 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arm inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 105,406 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,336 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 103,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 103,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached under tray loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 102,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 102,663 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 100,164 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 97,200 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 95,033 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 92,629 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 92,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 90,563 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 81,106 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 81,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2010 68,699 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,448 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 55,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 47,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 39,320 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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AO05 KMF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO05 KMF, 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 AO05 KMF registered?

AO05 KMF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AO05 KMF safe to buy?

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