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RN05 NUU

2005 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

186,625 mi
Last recorded186,625 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 NUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 186,625 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 186,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 186,286 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 176,478 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 168,850 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 168,850 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring incorrectly seated

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 156,927 miles

both headlamps deteriorated

emissions too clean for a reading

Pass 30 Jul 2018 145,774 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive unable to assess (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers & trays

no emissions detected

Fail 27 Jul 2018 145,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 13 Jul 2017 132,685 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 125,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 119,045 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 112,590 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 106,309 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 100,996 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 93,656 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 84,961 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 54,814 miles

Nearside Rear 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 NUU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RN05 NUU, 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 NUU registered?

RN05 NUU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is RN05 NUU safe to buy?

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