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J9 RFB

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,995 mi
Last recorded188,995 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 RFB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 188,995 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 171,619 miles

Emission smoke level too clean to obtain test reading/result

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

Fail 8 Feb 2018 171,618 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Emission smoke level too clean to obtain test reading/result

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Dec 2016 155,865 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 150,257 miles

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

Nearside Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner both sides (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 147,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv nsf tyre worn on edges

adv osf inner side lamp inop

adv rear tyres feathered on edges of inner tread

Fail 24 Feb 2015 147,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

adv nsf tyre worn on edges

adv osf inner side lamp inop

adv rear tyres feathered on edges of inner tread

Pass 18 Feb 2014 129,391 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 129,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 117,395 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Feb 2013 117,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

adv brake warning light on

adv front brake discs worn and liped

adv under trays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

air bag light on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 104,188 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2011 98,114 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 98,114 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 66,950 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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J9 RFB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J9 RFB, 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 J9 RFB registered?

J9 RFB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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