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KA05 ZXE

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,325 mi
Last recorded129,325 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 ZXE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 129,325 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 123,170 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring the view components

Fail 8 Feb 2022 123,170 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted obscuring the view components

Pass 5 Feb 2021 117,941 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 109,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 101,377 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 101,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 95,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,190 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 80,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wiper blades slightly worn.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 68,354 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 68,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 61,185 miles

air bag light on.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 55,762 miles

Oil leak

offside front and both rear tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,131 miles

air bag light on. tyre puncture light on.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,206 miles

air bag light on. tyre puncture light on. both front wiper blades slightly worn.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 37,958 miles

air bag light on.

tyre pressure light on.

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 ZXE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZXE, 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 ZXE registered?

KA05 ZXE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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