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NK05 XPA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

190,619 mi
Last recorded190,619 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 XPA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 190,619 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 182,479 miles

EML and TPMS on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald/outer sidewall cut/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe rusty

Fail 8 Aug 2020 182,478 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective Cat or dpf been welded/ tamped with (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both/film on lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

EML and TPMS on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge bald/outer sidewall cut/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2019 173,022 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 160,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 156,712 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 152,861 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 139,391 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 126,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 114,779 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 101,942 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 91,419 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 91,387 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2009 79,987 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake pads low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 64,293 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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NK05 XPA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NK05 XPA, 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 NK05 XPA registered?

NK05 XPA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is NK05 XPA safe to buy?

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