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KA54 AEU

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,199 mi
Last recorded189,199 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA54 AEU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 189,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipes [2] (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake efficiency only just met minimum requirement - may need adjustment

Non - standard rear exhaust fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2023 189,199 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main front to rear pipes [2] (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake efficiency only just met minimum requirement - may need adjustment

Non - standard rear exhaust fitted

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 179,263 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Dec 2021 179,263 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 170,799 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Jan 2021 170,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2019 166,257 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 158,657 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 151,114 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 150,952 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 144,082 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 136,869 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 136,869 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 129,193 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 118,902 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2012 108,539 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 101,214 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 101,208 miles

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

All tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 91,397 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front washers are weak at times but does provide sufficiant fluid at time of test

handbrake on roller tester niosy and can feel slight binding advise to have inspected does meet requirments at time of test

Fail 9 Feb 2011 91,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

handbrake on roller tester niosy and can feel slight binding advise to have inspected does meet requirments at time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,223 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 81,223 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 69,891 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 48,885 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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KA54 AEU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KA54 AEU, 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 KA54 AEU registered?

KA54 AEU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 January 2005.

Is KA54 AEU safe to buy?

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