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KJ55 UPB

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

174,365 mi
Last recorded174,365 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 UPB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 174,365 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2017 174,365 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 158,767 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 143,290 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 141,415 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 136,818 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 132,846 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 127,717 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 123,900 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 120,070 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 28 Jul 2008 110,800 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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KJ55 UPB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KJ55 UPB, 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 KJ55 UPB registered?

KJ55 UPB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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