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RN05 GVX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,449 mi
Last recorded181,449 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 GVX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2015 181,449 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertray fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2015 181,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2014 169,426 miles

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2014 169,325 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 153,722 miles

grease around o/s/r c/v joint no visable leaks

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 19 Jul 2013 153,469 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

grease around o/s/r c/v joint no visable leaks

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 12 Jul 2012 138,522 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 138,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 122,544 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 109,746 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 85,818 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2009 85,818 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 61,871 miles

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

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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RN05 GVX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 RN05 GVX, 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 RN05 GVX registered?

RN05 GVX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is RN05 GVX safe to buy?

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