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AJ05 CLZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

153,868 mi
Last recorded153,868 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 CLZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 153,868 miles

engine covers/undertrays

screen damaged but not in view

Pass 30 May 2017 141,836 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 141,835 miles

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

Offside Rear Slight play bottom rose joint

Pass 6 Jun 2016 131,852 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 131,852 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 130,651 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2014 121,848 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 May 2014 121,848 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 101,046 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 85,496 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres scrubbing on inner egdes

Pass 7 May 2011 69,874 miles

Slight wear on both front tyres on the inner edges.

The rear number plate is starting to de-laminate.

There is a small cut in the tread of the N/S/F tyre, not showing cord.

There is an oil leak under the car in the engine area.

Pass 8 May 2010 60,457 miles

front brake pads approx 4.5mm

rear number plate letters fading

Pass 15 May 2009 50,126 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 38,995 miles

front wipers noisey on screen

rear tyres 4mm

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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AJ05 CLZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AJ05 CLZ, 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 AJ05 CLZ registered?

AJ05 CLZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2005.

Is AJ05 CLZ safe to buy?

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