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RX05 YZJ

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

153,524 mi
Last recorded153,524 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YZJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 153,524 miles

Brake pad warning on dash display

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Apr 2016 144,827 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 137,357 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 130,981 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 130,958 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 118,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

damage to offside lower windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2012 103,664 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 93,872 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 84,857 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 84,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,614 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 62,304 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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RX05 YZJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RX05 YZJ, 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

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What year was RX05 YZJ registered?

RX05 YZJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is RX05 YZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 YZJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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