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RA05 NFU

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

210,303 mi
Last recorded210,303 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 210,303 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside Offside ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 199,098 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 185,760 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 175,473 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 161,070 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 156,731 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 156,680 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 143,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 125,661 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 111,491 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 97,334 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 82,399 miles

No readings registered on emisions test.

Fail 8 May 2013 82,399 miles

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

No readings registered on emisions test.

Pass 18 May 2012 74,333 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 66,850 miles

O/S/R tyre has cut on outer side wall

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 58,415 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 49,040 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 49,039 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2008 39,308 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 39,308 miles

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

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 NFU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 NFU, 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 NFU registered?

RA05 NFU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is RA05 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA05 NFU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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