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KH05 BYB

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,316 mi
Last recorded102,316 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 BYB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 102,316 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 93,957 miles

front reg plate has aslight damage

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 31 Mar 2018 93,957 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front windscreen washers pressure very weak (8.2.3)

front reg plate has aslight damage

rear brake pads worn low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 87,339 miles

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

both front discs corroded & lip inner side

Fail 3 Apr 2017 87,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front discs corroded & lip inner side

Pass 17 Mar 2016 80,416 miles

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 17 Mar 2016 80,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) both rear tyres worn on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front tyre worn from the edges +tyre hasa serious cracks (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 24 Apr 2015 68,449 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing slightly

offside rear suspension plastic dust cover damaged

Pass 2 May 2014 54,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slightly wearing from inner side

Fail 18 Apr 2013 48,233 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,233 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 46,109 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 46,109 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 May 2011 41,593 miles

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

Front brake discs worrrrrn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,017 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 29,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,667 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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KH05 BYB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 KH05 BYB, 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 KH05 BYB registered?

KH05 BYB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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