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AJ05 ENF

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,442 mi
Last recorded171,442 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 ENF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 171,442 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 144,123 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 144,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 127,970 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 118,751 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R outer sidelight dim

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 118,751 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R outer sidelight dim

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 104,819 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,686 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 91,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,939 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 77,572 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 70,638 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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AJ05 ENF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ENF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ05 ENF registered?

AJ05 ENF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is AJ05 ENF safe to buy?

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