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RN54 PCX

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

218,455 mi
Last recorded218,455 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 PCX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 218,455 miles

EML on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Reverse lamp not working

Fail 8 Apr 2026 218,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

EML on

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Reverse lamp not working

Pass 3 Apr 2025 209,289 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all nearside (4.4.4 (a))

bad coolant leak

eml on

Fail 1 Apr 2025 209,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all nearside (4.4.4 (a))

bad coolant leak

eml on

Pass 12 Apr 2024 200,901 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 200,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 189,544 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2022 176,204 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 176,204 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 166,681 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 163,403 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 161,320 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 158,392 miles

Offside Front Upper Wheel arch slightly damaged but no sharp edges.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 152,048 miles

front discs lipped

front pads starting to wear low

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2015 145,385 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 145,385 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 139,522 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 130,957 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 119,034 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 108,281 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 100,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre punctured.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 88,248 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 71,448 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 52,101 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 PCX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RN54 PCX, 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 PCX registered?

RN54 PCX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 January 2005.

Is RN54 PCX safe to buy?

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