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RA05 FND

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,737 mi
Last recorded120,737 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 FND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2012 120,737 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 120,737 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 112,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2010 101,737 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,483 miles

O/S wiper blade slightly damaged but clears screen ok

Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,103 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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RA05 FND is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA05 FND, 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

How do I check the history of RA05 FND?

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What year was RA05 FND registered?

RA05 FND is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is RA05 FND safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 FND shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA05 FND have outstanding finance?

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