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RV05 NJK

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

287,004 mi
Last recorded287,004 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 NJK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 287,004 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 167,095 miles

rear tyres on limit-rack play-rear pads worn low

Pass 22 Sep 2014 154,346 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 146,660 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 146,659 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 137,419 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 126,708 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

nearside front tyre worn/wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2010 114,936 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Fail 12 Apr 2010 114,936 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 98,061 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 87,990 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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RV05 NJK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV05 NJK, 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 RV05 NJK registered?

RV05 NJK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is RV05 NJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 NJK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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