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K14 SMX

2005 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,216 mi
Last recorded139,216 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 SMX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 139,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 132,562 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear close to legal limit

Pass 9 Jan 2017 124,865 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 124,841 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Headlamp aim too low os and ns (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 111,546 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate loose

Fail 30 Nov 2015 111,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate loose

Pass 3 Dec 2014 97,244 miles

O/S/F upper suspension arm ball joint has play

Fail 21 Oct 2014 98,046 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 94,581 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 87,291 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 73,859 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 73,859 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 63,383 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,868 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 42,868 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,348 miles

suspect tracking out

Fail 1 Mar 2008 42,348 miles

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

suspect tracking out

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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K14 SMX is a 2005 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 K14 SMX, 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 K14 SMX registered?

K14 SMX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is K14 SMX safe to buy?

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