MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
emission tested and no reading recorded
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
emission tested and no reading recorded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear tyres worn inner edges
rear tyres worn inner edges
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ05 FRC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 RJ05 FRC, 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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How do I check the history of RJ05 FRC?
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What year was RJ05 FRC registered?
RJ05 FRC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2005.
Is RJ05 FRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for RJ05 FRC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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