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MD05 KRX

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,733 mi
Last recorded164,733 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 KRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 164,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 161,341 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has play

Offside Front track rod end has play dust cover deterioating

Rear both rear tyres on the legal limit

hand brake goes to top limit

Pass 22 Jun 2015 152,905 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 152,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 147,036 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 138,595 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 128,683 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

NSF JACKING POINT RUBBER MISSING

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

PARKING BRAKE 24%

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2012 128,682 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

NSF JACKING POINT RUBBER MISSING

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

SERVICE LIGHT ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 117,518 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 May 2011 117,518 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)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 114,682 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 112,609 miles

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

airbag light is on

Pass 18 Aug 2008 98,213 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 97,822 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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MD05 KRX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MD05 KRX, 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 MD05 KRX registered?

MD05 KRX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is MD05 KRX safe to buy?

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