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GK55 SKU

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,863 mi
Last recorded186,863 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 SKU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 186,863 miles

Different size wheels fitted front to rear (same across axle)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm, outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 186,701 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Different size wheels fitted front to rear (same across axle)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm, outer boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm, outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm, outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 156,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 148,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 148,948 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 136,369 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 111,878 miles

slight corrosoin to front brake pipes

Pass 20 Nov 2015 99,744 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 88,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,609 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 75,376 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 71,426 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 71,426 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,707 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 58,533 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 51,347 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 42,811 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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GK55 SKU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GK55 SKU, 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 GK55 SKU registered?

GK55 SKU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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