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SG05 RXK

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

220,058 mi
Last recorded220,058 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG05 RXK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 220,058 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 206,016 miles

headlights deteriorated

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 198,370 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lens are worn (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 190,654 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 177,653 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front shocks have reduced damping effect

Pass 28 Jul 2015 163,293 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 163,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 148,631 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 138,450 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 98,607 miles
Pass 8 May 2012
Pass 1 Jun 2011 183,724 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 183,724 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 165,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

offside front inner steering rack end showing slight wear/play

Pass 1 Apr 2009 132,468 miles

vehicle smpke test reads zero not switching meter spoke to Bob Hanley ok to pass without result paper

Pass 1 Mar 2008 96,033 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside tyre wearing on outer edge and low in tread

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 RXK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RXK, 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 SG05 RXK registered?

SG05 RXK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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