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AD54 VAJ

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,846 mi
Last recorded185,846 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VAJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 185,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 182,926 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 182,916 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 175,251 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 166,624 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 166,575 miles

Emissions not tested due to vehicle cutting out on idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 163,658 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 143,849 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 143,849 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 112,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 88,779 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 88,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 66,811 miles

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2013 66,811 miles

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

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2012 63,561 miles

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

exhaust front clamp centre bolt corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,760 miles

n/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

o/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,223 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,310 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 33,893 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 26,135 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 VAJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD54 VAJ, 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 AD54 VAJ registered?

AD54 VAJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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