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HK54 KTP

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

183,775 mi
Last recorded183,775 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 KTP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2022 183,775 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 169,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2021 169,906 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 152,595 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 152,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Little or no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rear Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 131,527 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 131,527 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 113,467 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 113,467 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 99,380 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perishing

Rear Parking brake efficiency has just met minimum requirements adjustment or repair may be necessary

Fail 24 Jan 2017 99,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake efficiency has just met minimum requirements adjustment or repair may be necessary

Fail 23 Jan 2017 99,377 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

engine has an oil leak

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 23 Jan 2016 93,835 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 93,835 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 89,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 85,560 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2013 81,918 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

TMP warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag on

emission zero test euro 4

Pass 14 Feb 2012 78,634 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil thick service recommended

rear parking brake shoe needs adjustment

Pass 19 Feb 2011 74,205 miles

both front tyres worn to legal minimum on outer edges

nearside rear tyre nearing legal minimum

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 22 Feb 2010 69,647 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

brake warning light is on

Pass 21 Feb 2009 65,746 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 61,503 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)

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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HK54 KTP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK54 KTP, 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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HK54 KTP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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