MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play marked yellow (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet ,under engine covers? (7.1.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
advise: engine covers obscuring some items.
advise: under trays obscuring some items.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush (LEADING ARM)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Slight play in o/s/f lower suspension arm inner bush (LEADING ARM)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
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WF05 RAU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 WF05 RAU, 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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How do I check the history of WF05 RAU?
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What year was WF05 RAU registered?
WF05 RAU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 April 2005.
Is WF05 RAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for WF05 RAU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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