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RF05 KMX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,290 mi
Last recorded158,290 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 158,290 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 155,859 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 155,859 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 154,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 151,876 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 151,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 148,562 miles

Brake fluid level not checked

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Both front wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to hose --- grease on pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, evidence of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 142,201 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 139,401 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front bumper insercure.

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

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

Offside headlight bracket broken.

Pass 16 Jan 2019 132,588 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 126,257 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 113,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,256 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 91,075 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 20 Jul 2012 72,883 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,535 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 41,477 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 26,130 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 18,345 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 KMX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

RF05 KMX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is RF05 KMX safe to buy?

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