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K2 WXW

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,082 mi
Last recorded46,082 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 WXW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 46,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 45,490 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,300 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 40,750 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 40,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,104 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 37,868 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 37,863 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2018 31,563 miles

front brake disc's corroded on edges.

Pass 20 Mar 2017 27,175 miles

front brake disc's corroded & pitted inner braking surface quite a lot.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 24,667 miles

note: warning light on dash.

Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,638 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Aug 2014 20,150 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 15,131 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 12,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 7,323 miles

all tyre around perisht

Pass 19 Jun 2010 2,997 miles

both front disc brake slighty pit

both rear tyre slighty perisht from side

Pass 24 Aug 2009 629 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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K2 WXW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K2 WXW, 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 K2 WXW registered?

K2 WXW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is K2 WXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K2 WXW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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