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AF05 FJA

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

117,058 mi
Last recorded117,058 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FJA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2020 117,058 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 110,060 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides - cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 110,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides - cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 103,211 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 96,579 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 93,108 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 93,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 88,673 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 88,673 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 83,853 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 83,853 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 80,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2011 74,080 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 65,992 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 60,005 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,537 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 46,422 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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AF05 FJA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AF05 FJA, 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 AF05 FJA registered?

AF05 FJA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is AF05 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 FJA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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