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KA05 PYD

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

251,592 mi
Last recorded251,592 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 PYD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 251,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 251,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 228,441 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 206,511 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 187,501 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 173,068 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 164,551 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 157,446 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 143,464 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 127,559 miles

AIR BAG TELL TALL IS ON

FRONT OUTER PADS ARE GETTING LOW AND DISCS ARE LIPPED

NSR TYRE HAS A SCREW IN THE TREAD

SCREEN DAMMAGE IN TEST LIMITS

SCREW IN OSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 19 Jun 2009 111,094 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS ARE STARTING TO GET LOW

OSF WASHER JET IS PARTLY BLOCKED

Pass 15 Jul 2008 92,399 miles

OSR AND NSR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

SCREW IN NSF TYRE TREAD

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 15 Jul 2008 92,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

OSR AND NSR OUTER BRAKE PADS ARE LOW

SCREW IN NSF TYRE TREAD

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 21 Mar 2008 87,601 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 87,601 miles

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

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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KA05 PYD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KA05 PYD, 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 KA05 PYD registered?

KA05 PYD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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