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RK55 TWN

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

228,258 mi
Last recorded228,258 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 TWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 228,258 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 1 Dec 2021 228,258 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 227,203 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 227,203 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 211,225 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 204,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 191,598 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 191,594 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 171,936 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 171,936 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 154,094 miles

Emissions smoke too clean to be detected by smoke meter

Offside inner sidelight angel eye inoperative

Offside rear brake pad sensor not connected

Fail 25 Jan 2014 154,044 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions smoke too clean to be detected by smoke meter

Offside inner sidelight angel eye inoperative

Offside rear brake pad sensor not connected

Pass 21 Jan 2013 142,572 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 128,699 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 114,677 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 100,799 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 82,887 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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RK55 TWN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RK55 TWN, 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 RK55 TWN registered?

RK55 TWN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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