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RV05 HXA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,098 mi
Last recorded124,098 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 HXA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 124,098 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 124,098 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no dash light

Pass 9 Nov 2018 123,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 116,389 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 112,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 107,478 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 107,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,399 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2014

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 96,193 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 96,193 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,112 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 89,112 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 84,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 80,673 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 68,555 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 68,555 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,122 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 47,122 miles

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

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 HXA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HXA, 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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RV05 HXA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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