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RJ05 LPU

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,642 mi
Last recorded129,642 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 LPU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 129,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no emissions test results low emission engine

under tray fitted restricting view of some items

Fail 18 Jul 2016 129,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

no emissions test results low emission engine

under tray fitted restricting view of some items

Pass 22 Mar 2016 126,943 miles

Child seat fitted.

Engine cover and under trays fitted.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 116,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside of veichle

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Fail 30 Mar 2015 116,814 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside of veichle

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge of tread

Pass 10 Mar 2014 105,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,012 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 88,861 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 77,592 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 66,661 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,226 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,057 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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RJ05 LPU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LPU, 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 RJ05 LPU registered?

RJ05 LPU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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