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RF05 KLK

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,331 mi
Last recorded142,331 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 KLK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer bottom arm rear bush/ bearing showing rust around mounting joint

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 139,834 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front slight play in front arm bushes

headlamp lenses foggy

Pass 22 Oct 2018 128,720 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both h/lamps require buffing to improve beam kick up

Pass 23 Oct 2017 119,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 111,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 105,084 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 99,914 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 89,358 miles

engine oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension, bottom wishbones, front most bushes unbonding

play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint

rear brake pads and discs starting to wear low

Fail 29 Apr 2013 89,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

o/s/r and n/s/r suspension, bottom wishbones, front most bushes unbonding

play in o/s/f track rod end ball joint

rear brake pads and discs starting to wear low

Pass 4 May 2012 78,539 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 68,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres cuts in tread within mot standards

o/s/f tyre cut in tread within mot standards

Fail 6 May 2011 68,621 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cuts in tread within mot standards

o/s/f tyre cut in tread within mot standards

Pass 13 May 2010 59,718 miles

front & rear brake pads wearing thin

front brake discs worn & scored

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,028 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 33,863 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 KLK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KLK, 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 KLK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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