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KL55 LHP

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

197,008 mi
Last recorded197,008 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 LHP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 197,008 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 191,057 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 180,026 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 173,284 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 161,468 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 149,152 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 149,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 148,414 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 138,336 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 128,740 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Oct 2015 122,614 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 119,032 miles

front tyres 2mm inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 119,032 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 104,104 miles

all tyres uneven tread (recommend replace)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 4 Nov 2013 104,104 miles

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

all tyres uneven tread (recommend replace)

nearside front tyre devoid of tread inner edge

offside rear tyre devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2012 91,943 miles

no emission print out (low emitter)

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2011 79,818 miles

front pads and discs limit

nearside rear tyre limit inner edge

offside rear tyre limit ,inner edge devoid of tread and going out of shape (recommend replace)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 67,814 miles

both front and offside rear tyres 2mm inner edge

front and rear pads and discs worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,838 miles

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

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2008 36,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn to limit pads ok

service indicator on

Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,201 miles

front brake discs worn to limit pads ok

service indicator on

Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,512 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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KL55 LHP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KL55 LHP, 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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KL55 LHP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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