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KK05 OWA

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

193,497 mi
Last recorded193,497 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK05 OWA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 193,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 188,314 miles

Brake pipes corroded, covered in grease or other material

Pass 18 Jan 2022 184,590 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 184,590 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 179,988 miles

Brake pipes corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 172,560 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 168,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 163,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 143,248 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 121,170 miles

3 x nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,245 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 91,665 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 82,698 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 82,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 67,841 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 49,437 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,998 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 28,457 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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KK05 OWA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KK05 OWA, 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 KK05 OWA registered?

KK05 OWA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is KK05 OWA safe to buy?

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