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MC05 ZKV

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,589 mi
Last recorded168,589 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 ZKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 168,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlights in poor condition

offside mirror glass taped into place

Fail 8 Jan 2018 168,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlights in poor condition

offside mirror glass taped into place

Pass 30 Dec 2016 152,195 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 138,505 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 123,398 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 107,672 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 107,672 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 94,324 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs worn and lipped.

Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,398 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 82,398 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,889 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 57,369 miles

parking sticker zone 'b'

Fail 7 Jan 2010 57,369 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

parking sticker zone 'b'

Pass 16 Jan 2009 39,055 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 19,071 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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MC05 ZKV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MC05 ZKV, 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 MC05 ZKV registered?

MC05 ZKV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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The MOT history for MC05 ZKV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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