MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF05 ETJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 RF05 ETJ, 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 RF05 ETJ registered?
RF05 ETJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 April 2005.
Is RF05 ETJ safe to buy?
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