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RN54 OFJ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

182,216 mi
Last recorded182,216 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 OFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 182,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2019 182,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 172,066 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

under shields covering undercarriage unable to inspect

Fail 3 Sep 2018 172,066 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

under shields covering undercarriage unable to inspect

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 151,375 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 148,143 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 144,295 miles

oil leak rear axle

rear suspension lower arms front inner bushes showing signs of deterioration

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 144,295 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag warning light on (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak rear axle

rear suspension lower arms front inner bushes showing signs of deterioration

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2014 129,851 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2014 129,850 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 115,940 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 100,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 84,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 25 Aug 2011 84,737 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,955 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,219 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 33,052 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 33,052 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,181 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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RN54 OFJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RN54 OFJ, 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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RN54 OFJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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