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KT05 TAR

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,096 mi
Last recorded195,096 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 TAR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 195,096 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 195,096 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 180,772 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 180,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 164,399 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 156,590 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2012 156,308 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides rear tyres getting worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2011 147,618 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 129,205 miles

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

Oil leak

Zero emission detected.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 110,280 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 89,497 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 89,495 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 69,661 miles

exhaust system has low pressure thus emission not done

Pass 30 Jan 2007 61,396 miles

exhaust pressure low

Pass 10 Apr 2006 37,552 miles

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

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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KT05 TAR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KT05 TAR, 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 KT05 TAR registered?

KT05 TAR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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