MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,655 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit
RE05KYY: BMW, 525: Zero Emissions
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
advise n/s/f tyre 2mm on the edges
advise rear diff damp
advise slight play in o/s/r bottom rose bush
strong advise front prop shaft rubber worn
strong advise n/s/r tyre right on the limit at time of test (1.6mm on the centre 3/4)
strong advise o/s/f tyre worn/wearing on the inner edge (bald in places)
strong advise o/s/r tyre 2mm on the centre 3/4 and bald on the inner edge
front brake discs worn (may be below minimum thickness if measured)
nearside rear inner brake pad wearing thin
wear lip on rear brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RE05 KYY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 RE05 KYY, 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 RE05 KYY registered?
RE05 KYY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 2005.
Is RE05 KYY safe to buy?
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