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RY05 XHS

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

206,707 mi
Last recorded206,707 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 206,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 197,559 miles

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2023 197,558 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2022 184,078 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 184,076 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 172,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 172,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 159,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 159,836 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 149,159 miles

Both front brake discs corroded.

Emissions trigger point not met.

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

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

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 23 Jan 2018 140,246 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Nearside Rear subframe bush slight movement

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer backward bush. ( rose joint ) (2.4.G.2)

both front disc's rusty on outer edge

both rear disc's rusty on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2018 140,242 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint inner rack arm joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre low on tread

Nearside Rear subframe bush slight movement

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer backward bush. ( rose joint ) (2.4.G.2)

both front disc's rusty on outer edge

both rear disc's rusty on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2017 127,639 miles

Engine emissions to clean to register

Front head lam,p lenses deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Very slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jan 2017 127,593 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine emissions to clean to register

Front head lam,p lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Very slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2016 111,608 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 111,606 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,480 miles

Emissions to clean to register on tester

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 21 Jan 2015 97,477 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,271 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,964 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,477 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 40,785 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 35,673 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 31,790 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 28,035 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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RY05 XHS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

RY05 XHS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is RY05 XHS safe to buy?

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