MOT Status
ValidMileage
208,288 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
brake pad wear indicator message on dash info
engine covers/undertrays fitted
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
brake pad wear indicator message on dash info
engine covers/undertrays fitted
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake disc's lipped and worn
rear brake hoses starting to perish
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)
Offside 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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake disc's lipped and worn
rear brake hoses starting to perish
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RY55 OEK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 RY55 OEK, 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 RY55 OEK registered?
RY55 OEK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2005.
Is RY55 OEK safe to buy?
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