MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,455 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (balljoint facing upwards) (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/f+o/s/f track control arm bush has slight play
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
air bag warning lamp staying on
windscreen has stone chips
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag warning lamp staying on
windscreen has stone chips
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
KG05 BKV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 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 KG05 BKV, 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
How do I check the history of KG05 BKV?
You can check the full history of KG05 BKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was KG05 BKV registered?
KG05 BKV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2005.
Is KG05 BKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for KG05 BKV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does KG05 BKV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KG05 BKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.