MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
235,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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) ()
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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
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
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)
advanced corrosion to n/s rear metal brake pipe further inspection recommended
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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RF05 FOV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2005.
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