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EO05 RFX

2005 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,347 mi
Last recorded168,347 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 RFX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 168,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 27 Apr 2018 167,114 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 165,388 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 163,801 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 161,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 158,662 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 144,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

dash warnings on

front brake discs corroded

handbrake adjustment

rear brake pipes corroded

wipers worn

Pass 9 Mar 2013 144,909 miles

dash warnings on

front brake discs corroded

handbrake adjustment

rear brake pipes corroded

wipers worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 132,829 miles

handbrake high

Fail 5 Mar 2012 132,826 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake high

Fail 10 Mar 2011 122,344 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

flexy hoses deterioated

front tyres worn

oil leak

tyre pressures low

wipers worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 122,344 miles

flexy hoses deterioated

front tyres worn

oil leak

tyre pressures low

wipers worn

Pass 1 Mar 2010 106,318 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 88,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 67,859 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 67,859 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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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EO05 RFX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO05 RFX, 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 EO05 RFX registered?

EO05 RFX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is EO05 RFX safe to buy?

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