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REZ 5537

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

233,312 mi
Last recorded233,312 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationREZ 5537
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 233,312 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 204,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2020 203,377 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 191,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake performance limits only just met

Fail 8 Dec 2018 191,715 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

parking brake performance limits only just met

Pass 14 Dec 2017 178,966 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions too clean for a reading

Fail 9 Dec 2017 178,866 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

emissions too clean for a reading

Pass 10 Dec 2016 165,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 165,402 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 163,394 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 160,813 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 160,783 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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REZ 5537 is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 REZ 5537, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was REZ 5537 registered?

REZ 5537 is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is REZ 5537 safe to buy?

The MOT history for REZ 5537 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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