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KL55 UVV

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,706 mi
Last recorded190,706 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL55 UVV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 190,706 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 178,890 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 178,890 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 164,461 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 163,256 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 144,845 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 142,740 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 137,613 miles

Central stoplight not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear o/s and n/s tyres perished in tread

Pass 4 Oct 2016 133,002 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 133,002 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 130,070 miles

Front both front tyre inner edges worn

Fail 9 Oct 2015 130,070 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyre inner edges worn

Pass 28 Oct 2014 119,382 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 119,382 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 106,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 94,674 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,303 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 66,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,522 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,698 miles

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

n/s front wheel buckled

Pass 18 Nov 2008 40,637 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 UVV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 UVV, 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 KL55 UVV registered?

KL55 UVV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is KL55 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL55 UVV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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