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KH05 NTN

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

170,394 mi
Last recorded170,394 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 NTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 170,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 170,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 170,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 161,024 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 155,411 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 147,786 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 147,786 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 143,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 132,789 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 132,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 121,768 miles

handbrake effort just met mot requirements

Fail 20 May 2016 121,768 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake effort just met mot requirements

Pass 22 May 2015 110,058 miles

Centre stop lamp has some LEDs not working.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2014 100,760 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 91,601 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,011 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

Pass 19 May 2012 83,918 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 72,063 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 56,174 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 49,352 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 40,914 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 NTN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KH05 NTN, 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 KH05 NTN registered?

KH05 NTN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is KH05 NTN safe to buy?

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