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AD54 EKZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,531 mi
Last recorded92,531 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 EKZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 92,531 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2011 81,132 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 68,190 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2010 68,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2009 38,523 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 9,834 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 9,805 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 9,622 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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AD54 EKZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD54 EKZ, 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 AD54 EKZ registered?

AD54 EKZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 3 February 2005.

Is AD54 EKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 EKZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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