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AF55 AZA

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,029 mi
Last recorded243,029 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 AZA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2018 243,029 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 243,026 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 234,876 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 225,931 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 219,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 16 Dec 2014 219,534 miles

front brake discs rusty and worn

Pass 18 Dec 2013 206,957 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 206,957 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 195,460 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Jun 2013 195,366 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2012 181,759 miles

offside handbrake low

Pass 30 Apr 2012 162,195 miles

both front tyres on limits

offside rear tyre just legal

Pass 25 May 2011 127,897 miles

Emissions to clean to read, test aborted

Pass 24 May 2010 84,542 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outter tread

offside front tyre wearing on outter tread

Pass 14 Sep 2009 77,124 miles

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)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Fail 14 Sep 2009 77,124 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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)

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 57,061 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 56,985 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

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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AF55 AZA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF55 AZA, 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 AF55 AZA registered?

AF55 AZA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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