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RF05 FXW

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,607 mi
Last recorded141,607 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 FXW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 141,607 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

underbody tray fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 139,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 224,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 224,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 218,106 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated joint greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 130,984 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 126,265 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 126,265 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 122,108 miles

fuel cap heavily perished just acceptable at time of inspection

offside parking brake weak

Fail 30 Jun 2018 122,075 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel cap heavily perished just acceptable at time of inspection

offside parking brake weak

Pass 19 Jun 2017 117,549 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 113,062 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2016 112,996 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across car (3.6.B.2c)

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

all tyres have perish cracks in treads

Pass 9 Jan 2015 109,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 109,671 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 95,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 95,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 85,367 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,594 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 71,594 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 59,764 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 49,428 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,820 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 FXW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FXW, 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 FXW registered?

RF05 FXW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is RF05 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 FXW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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