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RF05 JBX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,361 mi
Last recorded109,361 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 JBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 109,361 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 102,416 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Lower/Upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,748 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 94,675 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front suspension arms larger bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 94,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front suspension arms larger bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 87,653 miles

No diesel emissions detected

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 81,090 miles

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

nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2013 80,971 miles

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

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

nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jan 2013 78,940 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 74,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,147 miles

bulb failure light showing intermittantly all lights ok at time of test.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 70,139 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

bulb failure light showing intermittantly all lights ok at time of test.

n/s paring brake showing a reduced effort.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 65,640 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,456 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,752 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 35,243 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 JBX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JBX, 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

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What year was RF05 JBX registered?

RF05 JBX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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