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KF05 EPC

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

124,978 mi
Last recorded124,978 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF05 EPC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 124,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive more than slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 124,935 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive more than slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 114,526 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 114,524 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 114,443 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 112,964 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 112,964 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,724 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 96,087 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 87,446 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Mar 2013 79,584 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 72,274 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,339 miles

front tyers wearing on edges o/s/f badly worn on outer edge close to limit

Fail 2 Feb 2011 65,339 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

front tyers wearing on edges o/s/f badly worn on outer edge close to limit

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,977 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,510 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 EPC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KF05 EPC, 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 EPC registered?

KF05 EPC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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