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OE55 KXR

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

210,081 mi
Last recorded210,081 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 KXR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 210,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 210,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 207,394 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the minimum requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 206,321 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 204,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 198,824 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 198,824 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 195,114 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 192,060 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 182,258 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 177,089 miles

Both rear tyres showing wear

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheel bearing leaking grease

Pass 30 Dec 2016 165,654 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 156,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

offside rear shock absorber slight fluid leak but not considered excessive

under trays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Fail 29 Dec 2015 156,961 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components from inspection

offside rear shock absorber slight fluid leak but not considered excessive

under trays fitted obscuring some components from inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2015 148,902 miles

both front headlamp lenses starting to fade

nearside and offside front tyres close to legal limits 2/1.6mm

nearside and offside rear suspension air bags perished

nearside and offside rear tyres close to legal limits 2/1.6mm on inner edges

rubber boots perished on nearside and offside front antiroll bar links

Pass 18 Dec 2013 139,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 131,491 miles

front brake discs are lipped

front tyres are worn n/s 1.6mm o/s 3mm ,advise replacement and tracking both are close to the cords on the inside edge

Fail 3 Jan 2013 131,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs are lipped

front tyres are worn n/s 1.6mm o/s 3mm ,advise replacement and tracking both are close to the cords on the inside edge

Pass 7 Jan 2012 114,407 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 114,337 miles

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

o/s rear tyre is worn smooth on the inner section ,nail in n/s rear tyre ,all tyres are worn to 3mm advise replacement

Pass 5 Jan 2011 107,800 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 107,792 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 97,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 84,167 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 84,135 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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OE55 KXR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OE55 KXR, 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 OE55 KXR registered?

OE55 KXR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is OE55 KXR safe to buy?

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