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AD05 AHA

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

158,455 mi
Last recorded158,455 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 AHA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 158,455 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 153,070 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 147,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 139,666 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on the edges, also alloy slightly buckled (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 132,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 126,566 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Handbrake lever pulling up to high. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 119,126 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 111,444 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 111,422 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 103,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 94,106 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 83,111 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 72,127 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,323 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,999 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,788 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 45,788 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 44,005 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 39,704 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,630 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,084 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 27,084 miles

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

Offside Front 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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AD05 AHA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AD05 AHA, 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 AD05 AHA registered?

AD05 AHA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is AD05 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 AHA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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