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RN54 AWY

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,664 mi
Last recorded83,664 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 AWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,664 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Front 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 13 Jun 2011 69,909 miles

Front and rear discs slightly pitted.

Vehicle has been dammaged both front drivers and passenger airbags have been deployed.

seat belt covers removed n/s/f seat belt different colour to rest

steel rim fitted on o/s/f

Fail 9 Jun 2011 69,908 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front and rear discs slightly pitted.

Vehicle has been dammaged both front drivers and passenger airbags have been deployed.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 66,008 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,657 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 58,657 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 46,216 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)

oil leek on inlet manifold

Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,472 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RN54 AWY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RN54 AWY, 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 RN54 AWY registered?

RN54 AWY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 January 2005.

Is RN54 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 AWY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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