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RA05 FWN

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

195,592 mi
Last recorded195,592 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 FWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 195,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 189,411 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 181,045 miles

Both front steering arm slightly play

Fail 4 Jan 2020 181,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front steering arm slightly play

Pass 23 Jan 2019 170,494 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 159,245 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 159,183 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both main (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height and rear (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush ( d )bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush ( d ) bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 146,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 146,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 140,101 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 130,272 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,392 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 123,392 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 115,065 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 102,364 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2011 102,364 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 82,882 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 65,561 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge appears close to exposing plys

oil level on minimum

Fail 12 May 2009 65,553 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge appears close to exposing plys

oil level on minimum

Pass 12 May 2009 65,553 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge and appears close to exposing plys

oil level on minimum

Fail 12 May 2009 65,553 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge and appears close to exposing plys

oil level on minimum

Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,242 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 44,242 miles

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

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

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 FWN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RA05 FWN, 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 RA05 FWN registered?

RA05 FWN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is RA05 FWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 FWN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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