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RK55 TXA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,081 mi
Last recorded151,081 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 TXA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 151,081 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated with internal condensation

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside rear tyres worn close to limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 142,504 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 135,480 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 129,451 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 129,348 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2016 121,300 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 113,123 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipe's corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 102,791 miles

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

WINTER TYRES FITTED

Fail 10 Oct 2014 102,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

WINTER TYRES FITTED

o/s/f tyre ripping/tearing due to winter tyres fitted for normal use

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,561 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,275 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 86,225 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,754 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 59,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2009 51,449 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge!

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge!

Fail 22 Jul 2009 50,878 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,972 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TXA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RK55 TXA, 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 TXA registered?

RK55 TXA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is RK55 TXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK55 TXA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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