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WK05 TYP

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,664 mi
Last recorded119,664 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 TYP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 119,664 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 105,314 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 105,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 92,364 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 92,364 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,117 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Apr 2017 81,117 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 67,821 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 67,821 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,378 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2015 54,378 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 38,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no measureable level of smoke was emitted from vehicle exhaust

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,483 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

SOME MOVEMENT IN OSF INNER BUSH OF LOWER ARM

Pass 22 Feb 2012 29,094 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 23,800 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,576 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)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 16,739 miles

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

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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WK05 TYP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WK05 TYP, 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 WK05 TYP registered?

WK05 TYP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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