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K11 XOO

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

123,875 mi
Last recorded123,875 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 123,875 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 123,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 121,666 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 121,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 116,138 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 116,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 106,037 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 96,650 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 90,778 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 83,514 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 83,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 81,181 miles

Rear Registration plate partly insecure.

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover insecure

Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,693 miles

Top and lower covers fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2014 68,846 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,517 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 65,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,402 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 56,601 miles

engine oil leak(s)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 52,275 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low and small cut in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,751 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 35,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,298 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 XOO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K11 XOO, 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 K11 XOO registered?

K11 XOO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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