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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
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
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
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
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)
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)
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..
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
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
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)
both rear tyres worn on edges and close to legal tread limit
front number plate damaged
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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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