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RK05 BMU

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,171 mi
Last recorded171,171 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 171,171 miles

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))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 171,160 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 165,941 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 165,173 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 159,982 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight oil leak

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 156,060 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 156,060 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 151,613 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2016 147,691 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 131,830 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 109,838 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 99,262 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 91,424 miles

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)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 91,386 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 82,052 miles

rear tyres just touching inner trim when jacked up

Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,380 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 65,976 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 58,131 miles

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?

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK05 BMU registered?

RK05 BMU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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