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RY05 WPE

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,035 mi
Last recorded240,035 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 WPE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 240,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 240,033 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 237,071 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 231,445 miles

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

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

Under cover trays fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2023 231,443 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under cover trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 224,461 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2021 211,063 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2020 209,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the Engine Bay

Under Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2019 203,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the Engine Bay

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under Trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2018 195,728 miles

Passenger side Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2017 183,851 miles

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

Nearside and Offside Front and Rear Tyre(s) worn close to the legal limit

Pass 17 Mar 2016 174,795 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside Front (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Offside Front upper (2.7.4)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front and Rear (3.5.1n)

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Offside Front (2.4.A.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 166,527 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 153,962 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 153,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 140,217 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 130,294 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 120,609 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 120,607 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 101,404 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 70,464 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 67,980 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 67,882 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)

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 WPE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY05 WPE, 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 RY05 WPE registered?

RY05 WPE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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