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RF05 OUD

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,567 mi
Last recorded137,567 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 137,567 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 135,764 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 129,598 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 124,055 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 116,764 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 106,999 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 15 May 2013 106,999 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 9 May 2012 98,699 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 98,699 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 93,281 miles

underside covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 17 May 2010 85,110 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 76,633 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 76,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 68,251 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)

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 OUD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OUD, 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 OUD registered?

RF05 OUD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is RF05 OUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF05 OUD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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