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VE05 KGN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,757 mi
Last recorded136,757 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 KGN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 136,757 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front inner brake pads and discs quite worn

Pass 12 Dec 2018 125,752 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 125,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 119,446 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 111,720 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 101,193 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 95,505 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 95,505 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 80,164 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,164 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 63,349 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,111 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 57,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 49,832 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2009 41,718 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 2008 30,993 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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VE05 KGN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VE05 KGN, 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 VE05 KGN registered?

VE05 KGN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is VE05 KGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 KGN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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