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WF55 KFA

2005 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

161,439 mi
Last recorded161,439 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 KFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 161,439 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 4 Feb 2017 155,303 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

service brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 143,937 miles

engine cover and undertrays

Fail 2 Feb 2016 143,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 27 Jan 2015 137,102 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 130,120 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 23 Jan 2013 123,732 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 116,839 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 113,073 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 103,534 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 97,756 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 97,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 78,361 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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WF55 KFA is a 2005 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WF55 KFA, 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 WF55 KFA registered?

WF55 KFA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is WF55 KFA safe to buy?

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