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KL55 OSA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,810 mi
Last recorded180,810 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 OSA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 180,810 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 180,806 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both headlamps (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad down to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face scored due to metal to metal (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high both dipped beams (1.8)

Nearside Front headlamp flash beam inop

surface rust on all brakes due to vehicle parked up

Pass 9 Sep 2015 173,566 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

top engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 173,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

top engine cover and under tray cover fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 158,321 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 139,883 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 127,424 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2012 127,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 116,276 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 104,505 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 96,804 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 81,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 81,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OSA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver 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 KL55 OSA, 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 OSA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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