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RF05 KUJ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,275 mi
Last recorded75,275 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 KUJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 75,275 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 64,800 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,842 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,046 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 30,333 miles

O/S/F BUCKLED WHEEL

Fail 6 May 2008 30,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r buckled wheel

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 KUJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KUJ, 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

How do I check the history of RF05 KUJ?

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What year was RF05 KUJ registered?

RF05 KUJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is RF05 KUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 KUJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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