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KG55 PZN

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

296,121 mi
Last recorded296,121 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 PZN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 296,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 296,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 179,070 miles

Slight exhaust leak from manifold

Fail 19 Nov 2019 179,070 miles

Slight exhaust leak from manifold

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 175,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 151,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 137,106 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 128,613 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 120,009 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 113,801 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 107,417 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 101,081 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 94,651 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,555 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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KG55 PZN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KG55 PZN, 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 KG55 PZN registered?

KG55 PZN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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