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KH05 BYD

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

129,728 mi
Last recorded129,728 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 BYD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 129,728 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 129,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 126,160 miles

Offside Headlamp unit slightly loose

Fail 12 Jan 2021 126,073 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp unit slightly loose

Pass 21 Jan 2020 122,640 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 122,576 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 117,997 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 117,997 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,884 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 112,884 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 107,735 miles

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge (ACHILLES 275/30ZR19 W XL

Fail 11 Jan 2017 107,735 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edge (ACHILLES 275/30ZR19 W XL

Pass 5 Jan 2016 90,040 miles

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

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

Under covers fitted not allowing to check some parts

Pass 26 Jan 2015 78,138 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 78,107 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,555 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 65,417 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 65,417 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 54,916 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 54,916 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2010 44,434 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 44,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2009 35,467 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 27,001 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 27,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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KH05 BYD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

KH05 BYD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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