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RL54 DBV

2005 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

122,195 mi
Last recorded122,195 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 DBV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 122,195 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 122,195 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 121,196 miles

Fuel cap seal perished but still sealing ok

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 119,956 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 119,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade poor

Pass 8 Apr 2022 118,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 118,641 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 116,636 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 110,485 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,383 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 99,703 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,413 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 91,151 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,191 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 87,188 miles

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

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,576 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,981 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 63,518 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 63,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 55,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 55,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 46,490 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge tread not cut as deep

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 Jan 2009 41,096 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 29 Jan 2008 30,914 miles

cut in off side front tyre wall not to cords

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 DBV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DBV, 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 RL54 DBV registered?

RL54 DBV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 February 2005.

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