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MV55 KPF

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,575 mi
Last recorded123,575 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 KPF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 123,575 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 123,575 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 114,261 miles

Both rear outer cv joints loosing grease

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear lower arms front bushes worn

n/s front tyre is cracked inside tread

Fail 1 Oct 2014 114,128 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Both rear outer cv joints loosing grease

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear lower arms front bushes worn

n/s front tyre is cracked inside tread

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,855 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

washer jets are poor

Pass 30 Aug 2012 92,900 miles

Both sides front tyres wearing on edges.

Both sides rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,712 miles

Brake pads worn low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS front tyre has small cut to inside edge.

OS door mirror cracked but stll giving clear image of the rear

Slight play evident in steering at offside

Fail 22 Sep 2011 83,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pads worn low

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NS front tyre has small cut to inside edge.

OS door mirror cracked but stll giving clear image of the rear

Slight play evident in steering at offside

Pass 17 Sep 2010 75,632 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 71,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,848 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 70,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 54,478 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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MV55 KPF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MV55 KPF, 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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MV55 KPF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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