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RK05 RZC

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,212 mi
Last recorded118,212 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 RZC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 118,212 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 201,829 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 201,829 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 193,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 193,156 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 178,991 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 178,971 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 167,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2015 167,100 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 165,915 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 165,915 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 May 2013 162,952 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 162,952 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 158,514 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 138,324 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 137,995 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 109,215 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 109,215 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 89,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

very slight play in o/s rear lower ball joint

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,475 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 RZC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RZC, 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 RZC registered?

RK05 RZC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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