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RA55 RSX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

267,074 mi
Last recorded267,074 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 RSX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 267,074 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 264,540 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 260,942 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 250,457 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT TURBO AREA. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER REAR ARMS, REAR BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front BRAKE CALIPER SEAL DAMAGED.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play LOWER FRONT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER FRONT ARM BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REAR OUTER HOSES, HEAVILY PERISHED DEEPLY. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR LOWER ARMS, ALL BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 378,679 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REARS. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak

EXHAUST FLEXI DEAMAGED AND MINER LEAK.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT LOWER FRONT ARM BUSHES SOFT. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT ARM. ( MARKED IN YELLOW. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSHES. (BOTH REARS. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 220,649 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 332,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers Fitted Over Sills

Pass 23 May 2019 187,453 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 179,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 169,432 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 18 Jul 2016 158,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 158,296 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 145,169 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f,n/s/f,nsr tyres have small cuts present..however does not exppose ply or cord.all tyres feathering on edges.nsf tyre wearing heavy on outer edge.also damage to side wall..

Pass 27 Nov 2013 119,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Nov 2013 119,772 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,452 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 58,773 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 47,375 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 36,626 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges and close to legal tread limit

front number plate damaged

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 RSX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 RA55 RSX, 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 RSX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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