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RE05 KYY

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,655 mi
Last recorded154,655 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 KYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 154,655 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 154,280 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 143,833 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 133,259 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 151,950 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 120,761 miles

front brake discs worn (may be below minimum thickness if measured)

nearside rear inner brake pad wearing thin

wear lip on rear brake discs

Pass 10 Jun 2010 90,460 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 61,660 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 61,246 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,375 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 36,371 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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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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