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RY55 KWU

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,822 mi
Last recorded102,822 miles
Recorded on20 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KWU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2017 102,822 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2016 93,464 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 92,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rears (3.6.B.2c)

light damage to front bumper

slight play in offside front steering rack joint

Pass 9 Feb 2015 86,599 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,409 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 79,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn inner edge

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 16 Feb 2012 59,701 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,693 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 35,486 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 20,544 miles

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

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

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 KWU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KWU, 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 RY55 KWU registered?

RY55 KWU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is RY55 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 KWU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RY55 KWU have outstanding finance?

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