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RC05 MUL

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

153,091 mi
Last recorded153,091 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC05 MUL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2017 153,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper & lower gaitors on o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex. section (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak system topped-up with 4litres of plain water ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s [cracked/perished] (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s & n/s inner bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

TPMS warning lamp lit

both front shock absorbers show poor damping effort

both front tyres worn at inner edge

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 16 Aug 2016 146,560 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 135,845 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 135,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2014 126,264 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 May 2014 126,256 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2013 115,451 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise no clear inspection on brake pads

advise no clear inspection on brake pipes

Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,257 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 87,071 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 83,838 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 61,039 miles

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

advise on offside front beam kick up

Fail 27 Feb 2009 60,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 39,047 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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RC05 MUL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RC05 MUL, 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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RC05 MUL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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