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RA55 KPO

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

171,013 mi
Last recorded171,013 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 KPO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2019 171,013 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 165,765 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 157,373 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 148,649 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2015 138,833 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 138,833 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 128,651 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 7 Feb 2013 116,288 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 92,354 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,440 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 60,557 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,715 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 44,295 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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RA55 KPO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RA55 KPO, 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 RA55 KPO registered?

RA55 KPO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is RA55 KPO safe to buy?

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