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RY55 FBE

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,807 mi
Last recorded148,807 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 FBE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 148,807 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 134,644 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 121,676 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 121,671 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 117,663 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 111,721 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 103,294 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 98,195 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,631 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 67,559 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,559 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 53,128 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,931 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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RY55 FBE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RY55 FBE, 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

How do I check the history of RY55 FBE?

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What year was RY55 FBE registered?

RY55 FBE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is RY55 FBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 FBE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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