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RF55 ODN

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,621 mi
Last recorded150,621 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ODN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 150,621 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 150,621 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 130,111 miles

Engine Tray & Covers Fitted

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Fail 10 Nov 2017 129,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Engine Tray & Covers Fitted

Offside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 1 Dec 2016 110,445 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)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 92,119 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 77,527 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2013 62,521 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 52,401 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 52,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 43,842 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 43,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,575 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

unable to get emission reading due to car being too clean

Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,658 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 23,578 miles

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

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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RF55 ODN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF55 ODN, 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 RF55 ODN registered?

RF55 ODN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is RF55 ODN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF55 ODN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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