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AE05 RLO

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,091 mi
Last recorded157,091 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 RLO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 157,091 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 140,870 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 125,654 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 119,682 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 111,758 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 111,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 104,799 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 104,799 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 98,384 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 91,914 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,014 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010
Fail 7 Jun 2010

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2009 68,201 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front brake pads wearing very low replacement advise

Pass 8 May 2008 51,969 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 51,969 miles

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

n/s/f outer rim damaged.

o/s/f tyre inner edge balding

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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AE05 RLO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AE05 RLO, 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 AE05 RLO registered?

AE05 RLO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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