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R999 NEV

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,039 mi
Last recorded37,039 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR999 NEV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 37,039 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 36,915 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 35,835 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 35,821 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 35,820 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 35,603 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 35,342 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,284 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,862 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 34,216 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly distorted

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

Offside front tyre slightly distorted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 32,454 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 30,301 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,640 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,384 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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R999 NEV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R999 NEV, 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 R999 NEV registered?

R999 NEV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is R999 NEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R999 NEV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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