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YF05 RSV

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,273 mi
Last recorded197,273 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 RSV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 197,273 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2012 179,188 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 160,862 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 133,130 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 133,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 100,777 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly uneven

Pass 2 Jun 2008 73,173 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre tread pattern

Wipers smearing

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 RSV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YF05 RSV, 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 YF05 RSV registered?

YF05 RSV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is YF05 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 RSV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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