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KG05 BKK

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,791 mi
Last recorded188,791 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 BKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 188,791 miles

Slight play in OSF lower arm ball joint (rear arm)

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Fail 20 Nov 2018 188,791 miles

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

Slight play in OSF lower arm ball joint (rear arm)

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 5 Dec 2017 179,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 165,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Dec 2016 165,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 153,689 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 152,246 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 152,101 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf outer pos lamp inop

Pass 15 Feb 2014 149,038 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2013 134,460 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 134,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 122,686 miles

airbag light stays on

Pass 23 Feb 2011 113,556 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 103,212 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,609 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 93,562 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Recommend that the steering geometry is checked

nearside front tyre worn VERY thin on inner edge. Recommend renewal.

Pass 29 Feb 2008 79,352 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

suspension warning light on dash .

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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KG05 BKK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 KG05 BKK, 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.

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KG05 BKK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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