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RK05 VWC

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

184,601 mi
Last recorded184,601 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK05 VWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 184,601 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 177,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 167,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake (lever) slight travel

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 158,609 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 158,529 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 148,044 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 24 Nov 2020 133,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 121,016 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 121,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 113,449 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 105,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 98,139 miles

both front brake discs inner side worn

Pass 4 May 2016 97,414 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 97,414 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 93,176 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 7 Aug 2014 85,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,070 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 78,408 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 66,814 miles

child seat fitted in rear of vehcle

Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,552 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 50,181 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 43,050 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,079 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 40,079 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VWC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VWC, 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

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What year was RK05 VWC registered?

RK05 VWC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is RK05 VWC safe to buy?

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