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SV55 KYA

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

205,116 mi
Last recorded205,116 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 KYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 205,116 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 204,975 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 183,000 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2023 182,512 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 167,340 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 156,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 132,740 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 132,734 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 121,823 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 151,684 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 108,981 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 101,835 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 94,291 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 81,194 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 63,781 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,227 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 40,223 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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SV55 KYA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV55 KYA, 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 SV55 KYA registered?

SV55 KYA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is SV55 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV55 KYA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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