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RY05 CJV

2005 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,657 mi
Last recorded153,657 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 CJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 153,657 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 133,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 133,862 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip missing. (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner faces corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor not fitted correctly.

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 119,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper anti-vibration spring missing

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 119,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper anti-vibration spring missing

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 101,901 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 101,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 97,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 93,967 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 89,907 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 84,992 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 80,643 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% nearside inner lamp (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,510 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 65,912 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 59,495 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 54,828 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 54,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions too lean to get a reading

Pass 13 Aug 2010 43,815 miles

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

front brake disc worn

Fail 13 Aug 2010 43,815 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 31,337 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)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,423 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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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RY05 CJV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RY05 CJV, 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 RY05 CJV registered?

RY05 CJV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is RY05 CJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 CJV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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