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AJ04 BAT

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,464 mi
Last recorded167,464 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 BAT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 167,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 161,258 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 154,264 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

air bag light on airbag not obviously defective

Fail 3 Apr 2019 154,255 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

air bag light on airbag not obviously defective

Pass 13 Feb 2019 153,607 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 138,073 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Above Axle Left To Right (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2016 128,141 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 121,789 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 121,789 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 114,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 114,203 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 111,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 106,702 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 103,685 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 97,449 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 83,680 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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AJ04 BAT 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 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 AJ04 BAT, 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 AJ04 BAT registered?

AJ04 BAT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2005.

Is AJ04 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ04 BAT shows 16 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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