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SG05 RWK

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,211 mi
Last recorded139,211 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 RWK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 139,211 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 136,197 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 131,835 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Aug 2016 117,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front oil leak

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 112,229 miles

Centre Front oil leak

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 112,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front oil leak

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 107,204 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 101,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Sep 2012 94,126 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 94,126 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2011 116,028 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 116,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,175 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,914 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 41,063 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 37,270 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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SG05 RWK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SG05 RWK, 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 SG05 RWK registered?

SG05 RWK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is SG05 RWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG05 RWK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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