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FP05 RNX

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

157,532 mi
Last recorded157,532 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 RNX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 157,532 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 153,416 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 153,414 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 151,132 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre cracked no cords exposed

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 149,408 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 148,399 miles

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 28 May 2016 146,038 miles

engine covers fitted under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 141,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2014 135,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 135,935 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 128,737 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 122,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 108,333 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 108,333 miles

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

Nail in n/s/f tyre.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 91,299 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 70,963 miles

engine coolant leak

Fail 1 May 2009 70,963 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dampness around n/s/r diff seal

engine coolant leak

front wiper blades smearing screen

hand brake lever near end of travel

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 30 May 2008 54,780 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 54,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FP05 RNX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FP05 RNX, 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 FP05 RNX registered?

FP05 RNX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is FP05 RNX safe to buy?

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