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2005 BMW 525

White Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

169,214 mi
Last recorded169,214 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK200 RSS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 169,214 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 169,214 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 169,191 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LAMP ON (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s/f outer side lamp not working has side marker lamp and inner lamp working

o/s/r drive shaft cv boot weeping grease

Pass 12 Oct 2017 162,709 miles

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

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 162,708 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 155,855 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

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

cover sills and shields fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 155,853 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

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

cover sills and shields fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 146,772 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 137,594 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 126,387 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 126,387 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 126,273 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 117,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 117,129 miles

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

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 107,055 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 101,139 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 101,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 92,584 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 85,359 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2008 85,351 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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K200 RSS is a 2005 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 K200 RSS, 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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K200 RSS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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