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LY05 RVF

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,632 mi
Last recorded94,632 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 RVF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 94,632 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Sep 2023 93,896 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 91,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2020 87,365 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 87,365 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 81,779 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 81,779 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 77,901 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 75,728 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 75,728 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,197 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 68,844 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 62,645 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 53,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,953 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 40,150 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 34,189 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 34,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,241 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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LY05 RVF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LY05 RVF, 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 LY05 RVF registered?

LY05 RVF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is LY05 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY05 RVF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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