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RL54 DZO

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,660 mi
Last recorded157,660 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 157,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 148,513 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 148,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 141,222 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 135,603 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 126,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2015 126,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 116,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 110,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 103,672 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 94,309 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 80,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,923 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,575 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 58,575 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 DZO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DZO, 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 DZO registered?

RL54 DZO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 February 2005.

Is RL54 DZO safe to buy?

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