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2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,632 mi
Last recorded149,632 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration230 KH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 149,632 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 147,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 143,447 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 143,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 139,787 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 139,787 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 136,703 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 136,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 134,892 miles

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

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 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 132,343 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 128,658 miles

Both headlamps detiorated.

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 129,913 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 129,913 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 118,574 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 118,574 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 109,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt buckle housing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 100,545 miles

Both rear tyre valves perished.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R seatbelt catch housing broken, still locking/releasing ok.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,442 miles

O/S/R Seatbelt Stalk housing damaged.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 89,442 miles

O/S/R Seatbelt Stalk housing damaged.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 77,082 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,590 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 52,974 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,598 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,803 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 26,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 26,127 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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230 KH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 230 KH, 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 230 KH registered?

230 KH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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