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KG55 XDL

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

146,732 mi
Last recorded146,732 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG55 XDL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 146,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

reverse lights inop

Fail 17 Aug 2020 146,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

reverse lights inop

Pass 17 Aug 2019 133,087 miles

tpm light on

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2019 133,087 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

tpm light on

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2014 111,000 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 105,146 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 105,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 102,016 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

sheilds fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2012 102,016 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

near side rear tyre getting low on tread

sheilds fitted

small cuts in near side rear tread

Fail 2 Nov 2011 84,248 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside under vehicle shield damaged.

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

Shields fitted.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 84,248 miles

High level brake light not working.

Offside under vehicle shield damaged.

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

Shields fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 65,423 miles

sheilds fitted

front near side trye void on tread on outer edge

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

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010 65,423 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front near side trye void on tread on outer edge

sheilds fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2009 49,677 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 49,677 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,899 miles

2nd child seat fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Oct 2008 35,899 miles

2nd child seat fitted

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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.

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 XDL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KG55 XDL, 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 XDL registered?

KG55 XDL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 October 2005.

Is KG55 XDL safe to buy?

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