MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Front & Rear Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Under-chassis, Suspension , steering ,Exhaust & Brake components corroded & Under-sealed.
Vehicle is Heavily Black Under-sealed.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Front & Rear Brake Pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Under-chassis, Suspension , steering ,Exhaust & Brake components corroded & Under-sealed.
Vehicle is Heavily Black Under-sealed.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across axle slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip on windscreen (8.3.1d)
both front inner brake disc faces corroded
both rear brake disc inner faces corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp tarnished (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamp tarnished (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe across axle slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip on windscreen (8.3.1d)
both front inner brake disc faces corroded
both rear brake disc inner faces corroded
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre on limit
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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RA55 DPX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 RA55 DPX, 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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RA55 DPX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2005.
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