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DG55 RVZ

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

204,618 mi
Last recorded204,618 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 RVZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 204,618 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 201,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 324,477 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 183,581 miles

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

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

Rear bumper scuffed

Pass 13 Oct 2018 173,201 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 164,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 150,805 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 144,952 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 137,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 130,593 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2012 123,898 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 116,543 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 101,383 miles

front tyres and n/s rear tyre wearing on shoulders

Fail 30 Sep 2010 101,286 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,131 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 62,124 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 62,124 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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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DG55 RVZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DG55 RVZ, 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 DG55 RVZ registered?

DG55 RVZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is DG55 RVZ safe to buy?

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