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RA05 GLY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,855 mi
Last recorded205,855 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 GLY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 205,855 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 188,259 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 181,502 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 181,463 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 156,068 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 10 May 2016 156,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 May 2015 146,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2015 146,798 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 137,011 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 137,011 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 126,256 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 126,256 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 May 2012 117,094 miles

brake warning lamp on

tyre pressure monitering system lamp on

Fail 25 May 2012 117,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning lamp on

tyre pressure monitering system lamp on

Pass 28 Jun 2011 102,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 May 2010 87,260 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 79,926 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 GLY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RA05 GLY, 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 RA05 GLY registered?

RA05 GLY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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