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BK55 ZHT

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

163,298 mi
Last recorded163,298 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ZHT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 163,298 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shockabsorber is worn

Pass 2 Jul 2018 156,718 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2017 150,471 miles

n/s/r tyre is close to the limit

Fail 26 Jan 2017 150,471 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 144,315 miles

n/s/f tyre is worn inner edge

o/s/f track rod end has play

Pass 24 Jan 2015 138,159 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 132,663 miles

n/s lower winsdscreen has slight crack

Pass 3 Jan 2013 126,195 miles

n/s windscreen slightly cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2012 119,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 106,528 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,624 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,584 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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BK55 ZHT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BK55 ZHT, 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 BK55 ZHT registered?

BK55 ZHT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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