MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,171 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section clamp loose but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Both rear air bags perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre section clamp loose but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Both rear air bags perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lower inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and minor cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake efficiency only just met requirements system may require adjustment
Rear airbags perished
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Slight oil leak
Under tray fitted
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Under covers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear tyres just touching inner trim when jacked up
front brake discs worn (lipped)
n/s/r and o/s/r seats/seatbelts not fully inspected as childseats fitted
n/s/r and o/s/r tyres tread depths low (both 2mm)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
EMISSIONS LEVELS TOO LOW TO REGISTER ON THE DIESEL SMOKE METER, NO REPORT PRODUCED
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine undertray fitted
plastic outer sill covers fitted
plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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RK05 BMU 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 BMU, 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 RK05 BMU registered?
RK05 BMU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2005.
Is RK05 BMU safe to buy?
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