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T60 RBB

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,764 mi
Last recorded128,764 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT60 RBB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 128,764 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 127,172 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 125,607 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 122,513 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 122,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubber split to inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated rubber split to inner cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 120,588 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 118,134 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 114,998 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 109,475 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2017 85,987 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,189 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 34,122 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 34,122 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 22,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 22,708 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 21,149 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 19,556 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,120 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 15,720 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,275 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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T60 RBB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 T60 RBB, 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 T60 RBB registered?

T60 RBB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is T60 RBB safe to buy?

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