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KH05 NWB

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

210,743 mi
Last recorded210,743 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH05 NWB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 210,743 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 210,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 203,114 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 188,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres inner edges getting low

grease around rear driveshafts

Fail 4 Jul 2014 188,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres inner edges getting low

grease around rear driveshafts

Pass 21 Jun 2013 170,102 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2013 170,102 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jun 2012 150,360 miles

2 x Child seats fitted to rear of vehicle making inspection of seat belts imposible

Front Brake pads worn down to approx' 4mm

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear nearside tyre worn down to wear indicators

Pass 1 Jul 2011 136,208 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 119,362 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 119,332 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 103,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 79,430 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 NWB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NWB, 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 NWB registered?

KH05 NWB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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