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A5 RYX

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,095 mi
Last recorded125,095 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RYX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 125,095 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 108,400 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 107,437 miles

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Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 107,435 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure BOTH BLADES LOOSE (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 100,965 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 90,321 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 90,318 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 79,298 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 77,038 miles

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering most prescribed areas

Slight play in nearside rear suspension

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 77,035 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Plastic trims/guards and shields are covering most prescribed areas

Slight play in nearside rear suspension

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 72,495 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2010 67,033 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 62,026 miles

Engine overfilled with oil.

N/S/R Seat belt stiff to engage.

Slight play in O/S steering rack.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,026 miles

Engine overfilled with oil.

N/S/R Seat belt stiff to engage.

Slight play in O/S steering rack.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,341 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 53,354 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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A5 RYX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A5 RYX, 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 A5 RYX registered?

A5 RYX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is A5 RYX safe to buy?

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