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RK05 VAV

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,608 mi
Last recorded86,608 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 86,608 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 82,759 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 82,754 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 77,662 miles

both o/s front bottom ball joints have slight play

n/s number plate light dim

o/s rear tyre getting worn on inside edge

Fail 26 Feb 2009 72,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 72,032 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 53,640 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 VAV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAV, 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 VAV?

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What year was RK05 VAV registered?

RK05 VAV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is RK05 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 VAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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