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KF05 ANV

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

199,662 mi
Last recorded199,662 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 ANV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 199,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 197,423 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2023 189,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 181,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 174,339 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 168,937 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 162,365 miles

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

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

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

emissions to clean to measure

exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2017 151,403 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 147,446 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under covers fitted throughout vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2016 147,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under covers fitted throughout vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2015 142,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered,suspension bushes worn,

Fail 16 Mar 2015 142,768 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills covered,suspension bushes worn,

Pass 17 Mar 2014 134,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 134,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 121,473 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 108,929 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,853 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,055 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 74,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats fitted in nsr & osr seats.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,487 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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KF05 ANV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey 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 KF05 ANV, 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 KF05 ANV registered?

KF05 ANV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is KF05 ANV safe to buy?

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