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FX55 NKS

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

150,472 mi
Last recorded150,472 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 NKS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 150,472 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 140,543 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 134,214 miles

N/S handbrake performance could be better

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 128,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 123,941 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 121,482 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 115,938 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2018 106,834 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 106,832 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 104,668 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 97,241 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 90,158 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,204 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,131 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 71,135 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 71,135 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 61,904 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,646 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Dec 2009 47,761 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 40,776 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,516 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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FX55 NKS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FX55 NKS, 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 FX55 NKS registered?

FX55 NKS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is FX55 NKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 NKS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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