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KG05 BXZ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

205,855 mi
Last recorded205,855 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG05 BXZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 205,855 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 205,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 189,815 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 189,815 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 170,697 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 166,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2015 163,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both side (3.6.B.4e)

hand brake travel

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 148,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s & o/s/r wheel rims repaired

Pass 7 Aug 2013 139,113 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 123,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake warning light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 101,056 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

front discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2011 89,223 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 63,359 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 44,056 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 18,352 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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KG05 BXZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BXZ, 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 KG05 BXZ registered?

KG05 BXZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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