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RF55 ZPD

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,021 mi
Last recorded166,021 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ZPD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 166,021 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 166,014 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2017 166,014 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 151,296 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn low inner edge

chip in screen

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2015 140,917 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 128,393 miles

diesel to clean for test

rear lower rear hub bushes slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2014 128,384 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Diesel emmissions to clean for test

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear lower rear hub bushes slight play

Pass 27 Sep 2013 117,973 miles

chip in screen

to clean to diesel test

Pass 24 Sep 2012 105,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 93,115 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2010 78,512 miles

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

slight play in offside bottom hub bush

Pass 16 Oct 2008 50,504 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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RF55 ZPD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZPD, 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 RF55 ZPD registered?

RF55 ZPD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is RF55 ZPD safe to buy?

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