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RX05 DZC

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

117,350 mi
Last recorded117,350 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 DZC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 117,350 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 117,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 110,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 104,102 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,384 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,009 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 89,613 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 86,260 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 82,000 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 78,904 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge!

o/s/f tyre worn to wear marks!

oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,311 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 76,311 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Engine oil leak ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,723 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 59,841 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 59,841 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,453 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,737 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 48,278 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 44,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 41,650 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 41,601 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 33,679 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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RX05 DZC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 RX05 DZC, 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 RX05 DZC registered?

RX05 DZC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is RX05 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX05 DZC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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