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SH05 RVV

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,201 mi
Last recorded128,201 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH05 RVV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 128,201 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 128,201 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 128,201 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 106,021 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 103,968 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,127 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 90,903 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 90,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 79,953 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 79,953 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 79,834 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

accident damaged vehicle

air bag light on dash

front brake discs worn

headlamp beam images poor

nearside front and rear rims slightly damaged

nearside front tyre scuffed on outer side wall worn low on edges of tread.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 71,320 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,490 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 125,990 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 123,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 98,762 miles

Both front tyres stepping/worn uneven inner edge.

N/S/F shock absorber dust cover split/adrift.

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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SH05 RVV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SH05 RVV, 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 SH05 RVV?

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What year was SH05 RVV registered?

SH05 RVV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is SH05 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH05 RVV shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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