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YB05 KKN

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,006 mi
Last recorded153,006 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 153,006 miles

amber air bag warning light on

Pass 24 Mar 2015 130,495 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 130,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 115,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r hub mounting bush worn

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2014 115,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f seat adjuster inoperatived

o/s/r hub mounting bush worn

outer sill covers fitted

rear suspension noisey

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,053 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

o/s headlamp top mounting broken

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2012 89,887 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil below minimum

n/s handbrake performance low

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 27 Mar 2012 89,887 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil below minimum

n/s handbrake performance low

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Pass 13 Dec 2010 71,457 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,735 miles

1.air bag light on dash 2.n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge no chords showing

Fail 3 Aug 2010 68,755 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

1.air bag light on dash 2.n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge no chords showing

Pass 4 Aug 2009 57,439 miles

passanger air bag light on

Pass 31 Jul 2008 46,480 miles

both o/sr & n/sr tyres worn on inner edge

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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YB05 KKN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YB05 KKN, 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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YB05 KKN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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