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PF05 KMJ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,022 mi
Last recorded223,022 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 KMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 223,022 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 172,606 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 139,000 miles

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2017 132,269 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2016 130,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 118,414 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 111,831 miles

n/s/front brake sensor wire broken

Fail 1 Oct 2014 111,831 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

n/s/front brake sensor wire broken

Pass 1 Oct 2013 108,564 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 105,540 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 100,892 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 96,347 miles

child seat fitted.

n/s/f brake pad warning wire disconnected.

trigger point not met.

undertray fitted.

Fail 8 Sep 2010 96,347 miles

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

child seat fitted.

n/s/f brake pad warning wire disconnected.

trigger point not met.

undertray fitted.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 84,461 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 71,466 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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PF05 KMJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PF05 KMJ, 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 PF05 KMJ registered?

PF05 KMJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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