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K40 MGW

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

200,889 mi
Last recorded200,889 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 MGW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 200,889 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 190,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 178,739 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 172,180 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 172,177 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 166,920 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 162,726 miles

all brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jan 2019 156,484 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 151,863 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 147,939 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 146,258 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 142,726 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 139,885 miles

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 8 Sep 2012 133,720 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Sep 2011 128,034 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 128,034 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 120,533 miles

emission so low not reading on diesel test

Pass 22 Jul 2009 111,815 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 111,814 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 83,555 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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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K40 MGW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K40 MGW, 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 K40 MGW registered?

K40 MGW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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