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KW54 FZK

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

366,839 mi
Last recorded366,839 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW54 FZK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 366,839 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 218,003 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2023 217,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knocking noise o/s/r suspect rear shocker

o/s/f brake back plate insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2022 211,070 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 339,684 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 211,022 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 202,505 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 190,449 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 163,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inner steering joints

Fail 14 Apr 2016 163,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking above subframe (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inner steering joints

Pass 29 Apr 2015 142,806 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 203,839 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 191,136 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 176,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 140,876 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 103,858 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 68,656 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 36,333 miles

ADVISE; SMALL CHIPS TO FRONT SCREEN

Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,142 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s reverse light inop.

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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KW54 FZK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol 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 KW54 FZK, 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 KW54 FZK registered?

KW54 FZK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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