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RV05 CZS

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,074 mi
Last recorded152,074 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 CZS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 152,074 miles

engine oil leaks

movement o/s/r lower suspension arm

rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

trigger point not met

Pass 15 Feb 2011 129,595 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 114,144 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 95,259 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 95,259 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,237 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 62,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside secondary sidelight not working

undertrays fitted

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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RV05 CZS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RV05 CZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV05 CZS?

You can check the full history of RV05 CZS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RV05 CZS registered?

RV05 CZS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RV05 CZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 CZS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV05 CZS have outstanding finance?

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