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RL54 DYA

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,014 mi
Last recorded109,014 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL54 DYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 109,014 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 107,093 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 107,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 103,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 97,803 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 91,364 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Fail 30 Jan 2017 86,189 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under tray fitted obscuring some component check

Pass 3 Dec 2015 83,443 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 12 Jul 2014 68,370 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 58,937 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 50,539 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,869 miles

adv-front discs slight corrosion.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 42,869 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

adv-front discs slight corrosion.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 38,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 33,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 29,400 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 29,397 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 DYA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DYA, 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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RL54 DYA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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