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KT05 VLR

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,583 mi
Last recorded165,583 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 VLR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 165,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 7 Feb 2020 145,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Feb 2020 145,731 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 137,869 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 137,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 127,825 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 121,213 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,968 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 113,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 106,089 miles

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

offside rear tyre close to legal limits and outer sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2013 102,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2013 102,089 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Sep 2012 96,613 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 96,571 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 84,560 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front inner brake pads look worn

full inspection of brake pipes and fuel lines not possible because of plastic cover/guard fitted.

both front brake discs worn.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 73,198 miles

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

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

rear no plate starting to discolour outer edges

Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,653 miles

both rear tyre treads are getting low

rear number plate starting to stain

screw in n/side front tyre tread rec/insp

undrfloor sections covered by panels

Fail 10 Mar 2009 60,653 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre treads are getting low

rear number plate starting to stain

screw in n/side front tyre tread rec/insp

undrfloor sections covered by panels

Pass 12 Mar 2008 46,587 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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KT05 VLR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

KT05 VLR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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