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DY55 RMV

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,952 mi
Last recorded116,952 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 RMV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 116,952 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 115,647 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 115,646 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,089 miles

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes slightly pitted and corroded

under tray fited

Pass 27 May 2016 109,256 miles

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 103,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 May 2015 103,413 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 95,196 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 95,196 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 25 May 2013 86,787 miles

N/side rear tyre cracking on inner treads & wearing out of shape

O/side front tyre cracking on outer treads

O/side rear tyre cracking on inner treads & wearing out of shape

Fail 25 May 2013 86,787 miles

N/side rear tyre cracking on inner treads & wearing out of shape

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/side front tyre cracking on outer treads

O/side rear tyre cracking on inner treads & wearing out of shape

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 78,165 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 72,237 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 65,452 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 56,682 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,559 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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DY55 RMV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY55 RMV, 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 DY55 RMV registered?

DY55 RMV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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