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K11 CDK

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,878 mi
Last recorded152,878 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 CDK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 152,878 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 152,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Condition all engine drive belts- worn /cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriating (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriating (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 143,503 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 124,521 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 108,463 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 108,435 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,378 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,272 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 73,428 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 73,427 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 63,269 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 53,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 53,283 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 47,250 miles

wheels changed and front tyres low

Fail 16 Mar 2009 47,245 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 40,331 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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K11 CDK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K11 CDK, 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 K11 CDK registered?

K11 CDK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 February 2005.

Is K11 CDK safe to buy?

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