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RJ55 FLD

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,029 mi
Last recorded164,029 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 FLD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 164,029 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 163,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint both lower arms (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 160,800 miles

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2016 160,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2015 154,588 miles

Several chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 150,213 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 150,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 140,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 120,959 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 94,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 77,013 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 25 Jun 2009 48,229 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,055 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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RJ55 FLD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJ55 FLD, 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 RJ55 FLD registered?

RJ55 FLD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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