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FY55 RFK

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

193,005 mi
Last recorded193,005 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 RFK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 193,005 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front n rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides all 4 arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 192,379 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 188,130 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 181,013 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 181,013 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 160,702 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 146,709 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 137,525 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 133,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 131,857 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 127,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 121,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 114,678 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 114,678 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,489 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 98,145 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 78,133 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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FY55 RFK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FY55 RFK, 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 FY55 RFK registered?

FY55 RFK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is FY55 RFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 RFK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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