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RK05 VWY

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,885 mi
Last recorded121,885 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 121,885 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 115,633 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 115,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 102,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 90,742 miles

Oil leak

unable to get emissions readings from car

Pass 28 Feb 2008 70,117 miles

emission too low to register on test

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 VWY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VWY, 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 VWY?

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What year was RK05 VWY registered?

RK05 VWY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is RK05 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK05 VWY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK05 VWY have outstanding finance?

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