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RY54 OHF

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,099 mi
Last recorded171,099 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 171,099 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 22 Dec 2022 171,090 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 30 Dec 2021 168,462 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 168,460 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both polish (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 166,121 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 163,920 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 161,183 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 161,183 miles

Front Lower Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected both (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 158,232 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both need to cleaning (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 158,232 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both need to cleaning (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both need to cleaning (1.7.5a)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 155,297 miles

nearside rear lamp cracked

too clean to start smoke check

Pass 14 Jan 2016 152,412 miles

Both rear tyres very close to the legal limit and n/s rear bald on inner edge.

n/s rear lamp cracked.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 152,412 miles

Both rear tyres very close to the legal limit and n/s rear bald on inner edge.

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

n/s rear lamp cracked.

Fail 14 Jan 2015 138,664 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres low on inner edges and stepping

damage to rear of vehicle

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2015 138,664 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges and stepping

damage to rear of vehicle

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2014 125,171 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)

near side rear lamp lense cracked

off side rear tyre has nail in

too clean to start smoke check

Fail 6 Jan 2014 125,171 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

too clean to start smoke check

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)

near side rear lamp lense cracked

off side rear tyre has nail in

Pass 21 Jan 2013 112,444 miles

N/S rear lamp lens cracked.

Too clean to start smoke emissions test.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 99,036 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 99,036 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,117 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 73,124 miles

chips in windscreen

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2009 67,862 miles

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

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,125 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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RY54 OHF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY54 OHF, 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 RY54 OHF registered?

RY54 OHF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 January 2005.

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