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RK05 OAD

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,001 mi
Last recorded205,001 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 OAD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 205,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 188,947 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under-chassis, brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 4 Jun 2018 175,120 miles

Rear break hose slight deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 170,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 161,206 miles

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

front off side and rear off side tyres on 3mm

Fail 6 Feb 2015 161,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front off side and rear off side tyres on 3mm

Pass 20 Feb 2014 151,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorber bump stops excessively deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2014 151,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front shock absorber bump stops excessively deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 134,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2013 134,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 119,426 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 108,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn slightly on outer edges

Pass 11 Feb 2010 97,017 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2009 85,553 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 85,350 miles

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)

front tyre s/walls damaged esp n/s.n/s/f disc & pads worn.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 74,312 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 OAD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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