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RK05 TYX

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

180,777 mi
Last recorded180,777 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 180,777 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front fog lamp notworking

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached.

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning

Fail 29 Jan 2026 180,759 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front fog lamp notworking

Nearside Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached.

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning

Fail 11 Oct 2025 180,742 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust part missing after catalytic converter to rear (8.2.2.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front fog light not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure but not likely to become detached

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 169,327 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 159,471 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 151,958 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 151,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 26 Mar 2021 147,646 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 143,379 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2019 143,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 139,996 miles

Front Headlamps deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 139,996 miles

Front Headlamps deteriorated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 134,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2016 130,140 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2015 126,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2015 126,590 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 123,161 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 117,006 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 105,995 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 84,097 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 67,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,863 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 50,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 300,811 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 TYX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

RK05 TYX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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