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BK05 FGE

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,917 mi
Last recorded158,917 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 FGE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2017 158,917 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 148,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Hub Bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 137,187 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 130,302 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 128,955 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 124,428 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 117,002 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 110,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge require changing soon

emissions tested below treshold [undetected]

Pass 20 Feb 2009 102,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Apr 2008 83,924 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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BK05 FGE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK05 FGE, 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 BK05 FGE registered?

BK05 FGE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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