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BV05 RYH

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,374 mi
Last recorded106,374 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV05 RYH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 106,374 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 104,158 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 100,655 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 94,183 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,427 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 88,427 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 81,600 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 81,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 75,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 75,300 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 69,696 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 62,601 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 50,788 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,698 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 24,892 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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BV05 RYH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV05 RYH, 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 BV05 RYH registered?

BV05 RYH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BV05 RYH safe to buy?

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