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RK05 OAN

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,341 mi
Last recorded127,341 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 OAN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2014 127,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 110,295 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,581 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 80,101 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 66,479 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 51,218 miles

RESTRAINT SYSTEM DISPLAYING FAULT

Pass 13 Mar 2008 37,361 miles

n/s/f & o/sf tyres low tread on edges not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/r tyre getting low tread.

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 OAN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OAN, 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

How do I check the history of RK05 OAN?

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What year was RK05 OAN registered?

RK05 OAN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2005.

Is RK05 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 OAN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK05 OAN have outstanding finance?

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