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RF05 FOV

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

235,406 mi
Last recorded235,406 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 235,406 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n\s + o\s lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 235,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2023 235,162 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 377,772 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material + along the tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 377,429 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All + Along the tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 229,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along the tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 368,433 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along the tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 338,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 338,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 312,587 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 312,587 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 289,644 miles

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

Offside Front rear suspension arm as a damaged nut on top of main securing nut

Oil leak ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 19 Jul 2017 289,643 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall is stripping away (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front rear suspension arm as a damaged nut on top of main securing nut

Oil leak ()

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2016 272,430 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 272,046 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2015 244,218 miles

advanced corrosion to n/s rear metal brake pipe further inspection recommended

Fail 25 Apr 2015 151,456 miles

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

advanced corrosion to n/s rear metal brake pipe further inspection recommended

n/s front tyre worn to 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 12 Apr 2014 145,371 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 138,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Apr 2012 130,369 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 120,073 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 118,424 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 118,424 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 77,643 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 51,996 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 FOV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

RF05 FOV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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