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RL54 CZC

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,251 mi
Last recorded115,251 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 CZC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 115,251 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 115,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 114,132 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 114,101 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2022 114,065 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 118,852 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 110,014 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 105,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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))

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

oil in coolant

Pass 22 Oct 2019 101,581 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 90,984 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 85,099 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 79,552 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 75,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 72,549 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 64,401 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 64,401 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 May 2012 55,354 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 51,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 40,734 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,192 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 24,655 miles

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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RL54 CZC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RL54 CZC, 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 RL54 CZC registered?

RL54 CZC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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