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AD05 RUY

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

208,974 mi
Last recorded208,974 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 RUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 208,974 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

brake pedal spongy

o/s sill damaged near drivers door and rear jacking point

Pass 7 Dec 2021 208,232 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 195,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 183,872 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2018 177,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY IN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH DETERIORATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY IN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH DETERIORATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray(s) fitted - not allowing a full inspection

Fail 6 Jun 2018 177,657 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY IN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH DETERIORATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement PLAY IN BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSH DETERIORATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray(s) fitted - not allowing a full inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2017 170,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTTOM BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush BOTTOM BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front undertray fitted not allowing full inspection

offside rear constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (METAL CUP)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 163,594 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cut in nearside front tyre

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 163,536 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cut in nearside front tyre

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 151,745 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 151,498 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2014 144,914 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 137,752 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 137,740 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 126,482 miles

Air bag warning light/system on

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 126,482 miles

Air bag warning light/system on

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 118,102 miles

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

airbag light on

emmisions to clean to cheak

Pass 30 Jul 2010 105,516 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 105,515 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

air bag light on

Pass 20 Jul 2009 93,660 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 69,303 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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AD05 RUY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD05 RUY, 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 AD05 RUY registered?

AD05 RUY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 August 2005.

Is AD05 RUY safe to buy?

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