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MV05 ZKG

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,175 mi
Last recorded146,175 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 ZKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 146,175 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 138,749 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2023 138,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2022 131,008 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 123,503 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 123,503 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 114,961 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 107,836 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 99,464 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing/worn tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under traysfitted obscuring some items

n/s/r tyre on3mm inner edgewearing

rear handbrake only just met the pass percentage may req adjustment or repair..

Fail 19 Mar 2018 99,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing/worn tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and under traysfitted obscuring some items

n/s/r tyre on3mm inner edgewearing

rear handbrake only just met the pass percentage may req adjustment or repair..

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 85,854 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 76,766 miles

Nail in o/side rear tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2015 59,490 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,678 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 48,625 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,990 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 36,086 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 31,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,265 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 17,537 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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MV05 ZKG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MV05 ZKG, 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 MV05 ZKG registered?

MV05 ZKG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is MV05 ZKG safe to buy?

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