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EF55 KHE

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,477 mi
Last recorded47,477 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 KHE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2011 47,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Dec 2011 47,477 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Dec 2010 42,247 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 36,870 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,547 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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EF55 KHE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EF55 KHE, 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

How do I check the history of EF55 KHE?

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What year was EF55 KHE registered?

EF55 KHE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2005.

Is EF55 KHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF55 KHE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF55 KHE have outstanding finance?

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