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RK05 BHD

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,132 mi
Last recorded116,132 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 BHD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 116,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Is @ limits NOW!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,573 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 84,385 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 59,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 56,243 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 56,241 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,879 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 49,466 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 46,996 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 46,996 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)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 46,101 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 43,521 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 42,145 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 40,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,919 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,719 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 36,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 35,330 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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RK05 BHD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RK05 BHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK05 BHD registered?

RK05 BHD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is RK05 BHD safe to buy?

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