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VE54 KBO

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,263 mi
Last recorded177,263 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 KBO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 177,263 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2013 163,439 miles

heavy play at offside inner rack joint

Fail 9 Oct 2013 163,429 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

heavy play at offside inner rack joint

Pass 20 Oct 2012 153,129 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 138,224 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 123,098 miles

Both front tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front inner brake pads look low

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 8 Apr 2010 117,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 99,888 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 98,671 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 98,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nsf tyre bald on inner edge and close to legal limit

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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VE54 KBO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VE54 KBO, 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 VE54 KBO registered?

VE54 KBO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 February 2005.

Is VE54 KBO safe to buy?

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