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RA55 DPX

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

240,786 mi
Last recorded240,786 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 DPX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 240,786 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 240,786 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 160,730 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 160,730 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 150,986 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 143,963 miles

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 136,874 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 136,874 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 130,852 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 130,832 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 30 Mar 2012 119,685 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 111,256 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 111,256 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 95,765 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 95,755 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 78,147 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 76,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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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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What year was RA55 DPX registered?

RA55 DPX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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