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RF05 KRU

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,277 mi
Last recorded182,277 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 KRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 182,277 miles

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

Oil leak engine under trays wet ()

upper stop lamp not working

Fail 4 Dec 2017 182,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image // polish or bulbs (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam flashing (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high poor image (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam flashing (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak engine under trays wet ()

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Sep 2016 178,929 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 172,097 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 165,155 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 155,093 miles

Engine light on dash.

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)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 155,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine light on dash.

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 31 May 2012 148,197 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 127,520 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 127,520 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 100,957 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 78,324 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 53,563 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 30,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,556 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 KRU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KRU, 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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What year was RF05 KRU registered?

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

Is RF05 KRU safe to buy?

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