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RK55 UZL

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,006 mi
Last recorded106,006 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 UZL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 106,006 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 29 Apr 2019 106,001 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 11 May 2018 101,793 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 30 Apr 2018 101,793 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light on dash

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 2 May 2017 96,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 88,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,583 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 81,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 77,116 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

park brake application uneven

Pass 2 May 2013 73,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Apr 2013 72,980 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 4 May 2012 62,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,118 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 30,127 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,926 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,543 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 UZL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UZL, 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 UZL registered?

RK55 UZL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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