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RF05 KXR

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

176,823 mi
Last recorded176,823 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2025 176,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded longitudinal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear chassis mounts corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2024 166,258 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 158,845 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 158,845 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 154,646 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 154,645 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 146,710 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 146,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 140,535 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 140,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 134,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 129,897 miles

Engine cover fitted

O/S/F Lower arm Ball Joint dust cover has a small split

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 125,559 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% bulb not working (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 125,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure bush (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour black (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour black (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% bulb not working (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 110,612 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 110,612 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 105,717 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 105,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,819 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 95,819 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,494 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)

nearside rear tire has damage to inner sidewall

off side front brake hose twisted but not streched or rubbing

Fail 14 Sep 2013 83,093 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

nearside rear tire has damage to inner sidewall

off side front brake hose twisted but not streched or rubbing

Pass 6 Aug 2012 69,534 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 59,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 52,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 3 Jun 2009 41,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

air bag fault

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 KXR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KXR, 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 KXR registered?

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

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