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Y70 KAW

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,287 mi
Last recorded114,287 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY70 KAW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 114,287 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 108,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 108,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 102,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 97,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 92,640 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 87,894 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 73,916 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight roughness on rotation

Pass 1 May 2018 55,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 48,038 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,652 miles

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Fail 27 Apr 2016 39,643 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 9 May 2015 36,046 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 33,214 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 33,212 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,494 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,542 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,682 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 18,769 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 14,896 miles

split in o/s/r tyre tread area

Pass 12 Jun 2008 11,896 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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Y70 KAW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y70 KAW, 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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Y70 KAW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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