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MX05 FKD

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,375 mi
Last recorded154,375 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 FKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 154,375 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 152,165 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 150,071 miles

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

Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 144,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 135,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 135,399 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)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 123,406 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 107,636 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 97,529 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 97,525 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 89,382 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 79,240 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,871 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 15 Feb 2008 66,871 miles

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

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

rear tyres close to limit

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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MX05 FKD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MX05 FKD, 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 MX05 FKD registered?

MX05 FKD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is MX05 FKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 FKD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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