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LD55 KBX

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

128,770 mi
Last recorded128,770 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD55 KBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 128,770 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both have some cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil on undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Sill jacking block missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 127,052 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 121,333 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of oil on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 120,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre has wear on inner and outer tread

Pass 17 Mar 2021 120,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 120,256 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,491 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 114,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 108,812 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 90,321 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 74,888 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,098 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 64,095 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,624 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,324 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 46,216 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 41,598 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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LD55 KBX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LD55 KBX, 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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LD55 KBX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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