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GV05 RUA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,323 mi
Last recorded158,323 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 RUA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 158,323 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 158,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 145,095 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 133,345 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 133,342 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 124,602 miles

under tray fitted/exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 119,183 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2014 119,185 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 105,136 miles

rear tyres uneven wear & low in places

Fail 31 Oct 2013 104,899 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear tyres uneven wear & low in places

Pass 14 Nov 2012 94,876 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 87,364 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 75,130 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 51,770 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 51,459 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 25,598 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 25,292 miles

ADVISE; CUT TO NSR TYRE TREAD (NOT TO CORDS)

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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GV05 RUA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GV05 RUA, 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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GV05 RUA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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