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SP05 XKN

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,777 mi
Last recorded123,777 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 XKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 123,777 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 121,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 110,576 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2015 98,299 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 98,299 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r brake pipe greased

tyre pressure light on

Pass 27 Sep 2014 92,390 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 92,390 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs worn

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,012 miles

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2013 85,259 miles

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play on o/s/f steering arm

Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,054 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,131 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 30,115 miles

bonnet catch sticking

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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SP05 XKN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SP05 XKN, 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 SP05 XKN registered?

SP05 XKN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is SP05 XKN safe to buy?

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