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DN54 XRJ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

191,261 mi
Last recorded191,261 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 XRJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 191,261 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 179,301 miles

handbrake readings on limit

Pass 22 Jan 2015 166,666 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 153,090 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 153,086 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 141,468 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 141,461 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 120,851 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 120,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 101,848 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 92,190 miles

rear brake pads low

some play in offside rear lower suspension arm rubber bush

Pass 2 Feb 2009 86,389 miles

due to plastic undertray unable to jack front of vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2008 77,917 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DN54 XRJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DN54 XRJ, 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 DN54 XRJ registered?

DN54 XRJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 February 2005.

Is DN54 XRJ safe to buy?

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