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RK05 ERZ

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

169,136 mi
Last recorded169,136 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 ERZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 169,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

undertrays fitted covering testable items

Pass 16 Dec 2024 163,049 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 155,649 miles

off side rear brake back plate missing

Fail 14 Dec 2023 155,649 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

off side rear brake back plate missing

Pass 23 Dec 2022 151,887 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 129,627 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 112,781 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 95,886 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 74,948 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 65,332 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 62,056 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 4mm on rear pads (3.5.1g)

slight smear on front wipers

small stone chips in screen

Pass 9 Jan 2015 49,102 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 43,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,703 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 33,205 miles

front discs worn

front pads worn low

Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,530 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 27,647 miles

front brake pads low.os & ns rear tyres worn on edge.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 23,228 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 17,725 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 ERZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 ERZ, 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 ERZ registered?

RK05 ERZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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