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WV55 KZP

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,699 mi
Last recorded162,699 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 KZP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 162,699 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 162,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 153,244 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 153,244 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 144,794 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Handbrake has travel

Pass 30 Aug 2022 137,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 132,751 miles

Nearside parking brake low reading

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 132,749 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside parking brake low reading

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 126,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 126,821 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 120,750 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened two front ,just passable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake noisy

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 26 Sep 2018 112,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

noise from handbrake

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 4 Oct 2017 107,159 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 104,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 102,280 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 100,072 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 98,342 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 96,353 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 95,032 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 93,420 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 90,575 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 Aug 2008 86,555 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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WV55 KZP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV55 KZP, 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 WV55 KZP registered?

WV55 KZP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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The MOT history for WV55 KZP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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