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DK55 RTX

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,757 mi
Last recorded142,757 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 RTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 142,757 miles

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

Offside mirror back missing

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

all tyres low on tread and wearing on edges

headlight lenses going cloudy

no rear passenger seats fitted

wielding on dpf

Pass 15 Dec 2016 135,507 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 135,507 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 122,395 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 122,393 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stailk (5.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front steering arm slight play

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 113,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 112,725 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 102,207 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)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 102,207 miles

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

Front brake discs worn.

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 1 Sep 2011 93,802 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 85,177 miles

front discs worn thin

Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,622 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 68,454 miles

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r outer side lamp inop

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,074 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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DK55 RTX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 DK55 RTX, 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 DK55 RTX registered?

DK55 RTX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is DK55 RTX safe to buy?

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