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EK05 CKX

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

125,752 mi
Last recorded125,752 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 CKX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 125,752 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 119,904 miles

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 15 Aug 2019 119,904 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Aug 2018 114,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 109,584 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 102,621 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,441 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 92,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2013 79,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 55,811 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,272 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,673 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,354 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 26,968 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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EK05 CKX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EK05 CKX, 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 EK05 CKX registered?

EK05 CKX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2005.

Is EK05 CKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 CKX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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