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RF05 FYO

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

132,788 mi
Last recorded132,788 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 132,788 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 125,114 miles

In general under trays fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jun 2024 120,176 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,415 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 111,615 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,377 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 107,520 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,528 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 94,784 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 94,784 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 86,622 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 78,408 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 73,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 66,616 miles

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)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,266 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,464 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 44,323 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

unable to inspect underside fully due to undertrays

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 37,106 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,061 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre tread

Front tyres worn on shoulders

Nearside rear wheel repaired twice

Offside rear wheel repaired

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wipers smearing

Fail 7 Apr 2009 32,867 miles

Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 24,903 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 24,590 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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.

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 FYO 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 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF05 FYO?

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What year was RF05 FYO registered?

RF05 FYO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is RF05 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 FYO shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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