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RF05 KJN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,348 mi
Last recorded165,348 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 165,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 162,506 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 159,883 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 159,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 154,781 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 154,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lense (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy lense (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 150,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2021 145,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 141,961 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 141,961 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 136,728 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 136,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Mar 2018 132,063 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 126,792 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 116,852 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre and is on 3mm of tread

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Vehicle has engine covers and under-trays fitted making it difficult to inspect

Pass 3 Dec 2014 106,791 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 100,187 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 100,087 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 88,269 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 76,094 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear and nsf inner treads low

Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,094 miles

both rear and nsf inner treads low

Pass 10 Dec 2010 62,232 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,766 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 39,993 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,089 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 31,086 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 KJN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KJN, 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 KJN registered?

RF05 KJN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is RF05 KJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 KJN shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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