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KU55 PPY

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

210,649 mi
Last recorded210,649 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU55 PPY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 210,649 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 206,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 193,137 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 178,337 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 178,326 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 271,110 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 271,071 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 156,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 153,699 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 146,627 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 138,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 131,533 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 125,320 miles

Child seat fitted in offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 125,319 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted in offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 116,596 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 116,595 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 98,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 96,555 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 72,440 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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KU55 PPY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KU55 PPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU55 PPY registered?

KU55 PPY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is KU55 PPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU55 PPY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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