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RL54 DWM

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,706 mi
Last recorded150,706 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 DWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 150,706 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear- at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wiper blades smearing

offside & nearside rear lower suspension arms have deposits of grease on them

Fail 11 Apr 2017 150,706 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear- at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wiper blades smearing

offside & nearside rear lower suspension arms have deposits of grease on them

Pass 12 Apr 2016 146,878 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 146,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 138,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 129,540 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 115,772 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 115,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,991 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)

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

both front tyres feathering on inner edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,627 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,448 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 74,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,548 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,790 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 DWM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RL54 DWM, 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

How do I check the history of RL54 DWM?

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What year was RL54 DWM registered?

RL54 DWM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 February 2005.

Is RL54 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL54 DWM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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