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RX54 YRY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,639 mi
Last recorded181,639 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 YRY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 181,639 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 174,180 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2021 174,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 169,200 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 157,344 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded, indicated with yellow crayon (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush starting to unbond indicated with yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush starting to unbond indicated with yellow crayon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 142,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 135,910 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2017 135,910 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 132,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 132,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 128,021 miles

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

play in steering rack inner joints noted

Fail 17 Oct 2015 127,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

play in steering rack inner joints noted

Pass 25 Oct 2014 122,930 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 117,120 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 110,683 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 103,793 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 103,793 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

low tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,928 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 84,813 miles

Oil leak

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

uneven wear both front tyres.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 60,000 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 35,414 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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RX54 YRY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RX54 YRY, 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 RX54 YRY registered?

RX54 YRY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 February 2005.

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