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YK55 KHP

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

223,955 mi
Last recorded223,955 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 KHP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 223,955 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 206,895 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 202,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 202,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 191,678 miles

Brake Pad Warning sensor loose

OSF Suspension Bush Worn has slight play

OSR Side light x1 not working but more than 50% of side lights working on the offside

Rear Pads Low

Fail 20 Nov 2017 191,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low Will adjust on retest (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge bald over the centre 3/4 of the tyre width (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge bald over the centre 3/4 of the tyre width (4.1.E.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake Pad Warning sensor loose

OSF Suspension Bush Worn has slight play

OSR Side light x1 not working but more than 50% of side lights working on the offside

Rear Pads Low

Pass 26 Oct 2016 185,070 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 185,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 177,327 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view both (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 166,583 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 157,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf position lamp not working but headlamp has 2 installed

Pass 30 Oct 2012 139,597 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Oct 2012 139,597 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2011 113,319 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 86,973 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 86,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2009 62,720 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 40,464 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 40,449 miles

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

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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YK55 KHP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YK55 KHP, 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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YK55 KHP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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