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ST55 NKS

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

157,642 mi
Last recorded157,642 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 NKS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 157,642 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 149,399 miles

COVERS FITTED TO ENTIRE UNDERSIDE

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 149,395 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively FOULING SCREEN RISK OF DAMAGE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OSF, NSF AND NSF DANGEROUS!!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COVERS FITTED TO ENTIRE UNDERSIDE

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR AND OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 138,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,202 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 113,421 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 113,396 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 98,300 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 98,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing hub carrier bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,386 miles

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Fail 12 Apr 2017 80,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes getting corroded in areas

Pass 11 Apr 2016 65,348 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 62,145 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 53,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,378 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 41,535 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 38,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,989 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,541 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 22,389 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,470 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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ST55 NKS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ST55 NKS, 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 ST55 NKS registered?

ST55 NKS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is ST55 NKS safe to buy?

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