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L700 KKS

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,979 mi
Last recorded134,979 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 KKS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 134,979 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 119,071 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 112,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 110,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 96,556 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 95,012 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 90,953 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 90,475 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs lipped

osf tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 20 Jul 2013 90,469 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

front discs lipped

osf tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2012 82,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front brake discs heavily worn

emissions equipment unable to detect exhaust gases

Pass 12 Jul 2011 69,594 miles

airbag fault light on

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 69,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

airbag fault light on

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,968 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,731 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,357 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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L700 KKS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L700 KKS, 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 L700 KKS registered?

L700 KKS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is L700 KKS safe to buy?

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