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DN54 XRX

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,008 mi
Last recorded159,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 XRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2017 159,008 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jul 2017 159,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 145,769 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2016 145,704 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 134,126 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 126,826 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 120,410 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 110,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 94,738 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 94,738 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 84,151 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,242 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,613 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 46,175 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,485 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 45,464 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 33,932 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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DN54 XRX 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 70.6%.

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 DN54 XRX, 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 DN54 XRX registered?

DN54 XRX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is DN54 XRX safe to buy?

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