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RF05 EZN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

128,500 mi
Last recorded128,500 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 EZN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 128,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 117,233 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 117,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail suspension arm joints excess play. front offside lower rear arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,301 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 110,301 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 102,451 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 91,101 miles

unable to check brake fluid

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2019 91,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

unable to check brake fluid

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2018 91,088 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2017 89,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2017 89,138 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,809 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 85,809 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2015 78,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads very low

Fail 1 Jul 2015 78,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads very low

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,925 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,965 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 57,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,742 miles

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

cuts in offside rear tyre and wearing on edges

Fail 12 Oct 2011 47,350 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 47,350 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 42,295 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,640 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 28,877 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,728 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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RF05 EZN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EZN, 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 EZN registered?

RF05 EZN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2005.

Is RF05 EZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 EZN shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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