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GL55 KKA

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

103,212 mi
Last recorded103,212 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 KKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 103,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 101,939 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 96,983 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 92,391 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 91,376 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 89,761 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 87,741 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 86,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,488 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 79,096 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 74,182 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 63,978 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

steering lamp warning lamp indicates a fault with ignition on.when engine is turned on the lamp indcates no fault, message displays steering lock engaged

Fail 13 Apr 2013 63,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 57,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 52,608 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 47,720 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 43,348 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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GL55 KKA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GL55 KKA, 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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GL55 KKA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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