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RJ05 PDX

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

132,829 mi
Last recorded132,829 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 PDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 132,829 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 130,597 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2021 124,200 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2021 124,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn inner edges

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2020 115,666 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 115,531 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,825 miles

chip in zone a windscreen

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside headlight lens deteriorated slight affecting light output

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

rear brake pads worn thin

rear brakes have fluctuations in efforts

some high level stop light bulbs not working

Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,668 miles

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear worn on inner edge.

Pass 29 Apr 2016 70,205 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 70,141 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 66,767 miles

rear brake hose deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2015 66,694 miles

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

rear brake hose deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2014 63,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

oil leak from engine area

slight free play offside end onf steering rack

Fail 12 May 2014 63,048 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

oil leak from engine area

slight free play offside end onf steering rack

Pass 2 May 2013 58,597 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 58,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 May 2012 54,149 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine area

Pass 11 May 2011 50,421 miles

All tyres wearing on edges.

Oil leak

engine hunts after start up, then clears.

Pass 13 May 2010 46,584 miles

front brake pads worn low

Pass 19 May 2009 42,517 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 42,500 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 36,701 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 PDX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 RJ05 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

RJ05 PDX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 May 2005.

Is RJ05 PDX safe to buy?

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