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K15 CLX

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,554 mi
Last recorded136,554 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 CLX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 136,554 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 128,467 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 123,547 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 123,547 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 117,447 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 116,103 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 115,908 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 115,280 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 115,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 114,447 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 114,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 112,633 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 108,796 miles

offside front and nearside rear wheel inner bead rims have been welded

Fail 4 Jan 2014 108,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front and nearside rear wheel inner bead rims have been welded

Pass 5 Jan 2013 105,890 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres close to limit on centre band 2.5 mm

engine covers fitted some testable items not fully tested

n/s/r seatbelt not fully tested due to childseat fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2012 105,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear tyres close to limit on centre band 2.5 mm

engine covers fitted some testable items not fully tested

n/s/r seatbelt not fully tested due to childseat fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2012 100,428 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 91,911 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak around engine area

srs warning light on

Fail 15 Jan 2011 91,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak around engine area

srs warning light on

Pass 16 Jan 2010 86,071 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 86,056 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 86,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 78,917 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 71,147 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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K15 CLX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K15 CLX, 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 K15 CLX registered?

K15 CLX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is K15 CLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K15 CLX shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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