MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,934 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()
Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The inner edge is worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Hazy. The projected beam image is very weak. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The inner edge is worn smooth. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Possibly repairable. ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak oilc on undertrays ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Not all washer jets working
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Central Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Not all washer jets working
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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NM55 KTU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 NM55 KTU, 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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NM55 KTU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 October 2005.
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