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SV05 RVL

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,870 mi
Last recorded152,870 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 RVL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 152,870 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 143,589 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leak evident

Pass 8 Apr 2017 130,488 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 114,681 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view if inspection.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 113,824 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 113,824 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 97,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak.

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 97,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak.

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

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,239 miles

chip in screen

Fail 29 Jan 2014 80,239 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

chip in screen

Pass 17 May 2013 69,442 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 69,441 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,140 miles

tested in wet conditions

Pass 10 Jan 2011 64,574 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,591 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,771 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 28,613 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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SV05 RVL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV05 RVL, 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 SV05 RVL registered?

SV05 RVL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is SV05 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV05 RVL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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