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KG05 YHX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

290,240 mi
Last recorded290,240 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 290,240 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 267,011 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 264,101 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 264,101 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 243,912 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 228,883 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 228,883 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 215,827 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 215,827 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 204,697 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 298,060 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 298,060 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 169,402 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 155,198 miles

Front minor stone chips in windscreen

Lower engine oil leak showing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 155,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened joint (2.4.G.1)

Front minor stone chips in windscreen

Lower engine oil leak showing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 141,875 miles

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Mar 2015 141,724 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brake flexi hoses deteriorated

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Mar 2014 128,306 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/front tyre cut in sidewall cords not exposed

Pass 26 Mar 2013 122,706 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 119,417 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 112,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 102,391 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 90,360 miles

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

both front wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Feb 2008 79,247 miles

a flint in nearside rear tyre seems deep

both front tyres wearing on edges & on 0-4mm

offside front brake pads getting low

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 YHX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YHX, 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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What year was KG05 YHX registered?

KG05 YHX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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