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RY54 GXA

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,088 mi
Last recorded127,088 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 GXA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 127,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 123,895 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 119,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 116,722 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 114,301 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 114,300 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r hub lower bush worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 107,644 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,161 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 104,161 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)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 102,638 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 100,584 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 94,972 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 88,365 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 78,480 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,459 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 67,459 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,167 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,384 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,867 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 41,113 miles

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

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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RY54 GXA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RY54 GXA, 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 RY54 GXA registered?

RY54 GXA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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