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YF05 RDX

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

122,928 mi
Last recorded122,928 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 RDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 122,928 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

condensation to offside headlamp

Pass 24 Jan 2024 117,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Inner/Outer tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S outer dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S outer joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre upper section (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 117,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Inner/Outer tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S outer dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S outer joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in centre upper section (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 113,084 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High centre @ 50% (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 113,084 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High centre @ 50% (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 107,438 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 102,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wheel arch line (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Line above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Line above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,227 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2020 99,227 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR UPPER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,177 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 88,847 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

offside rear metal brake pipe through clip slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2017 81,843 miles

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

both rear tyres worn inner edges slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2016 77,411 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 72,372 miles

goodyear eagle nct 5 run flat 245/40/18

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,761 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 63,299 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,471 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 61,450 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,130 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 47,966 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 47,695 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 May 2010 35,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 35,649 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,561 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,266 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 18,266 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 13,965 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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YF05 RDX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YF05 RDX, 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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YF05 RDX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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