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AJ55 ABF

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,125 mi
Last recorded194,125 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ABF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 194,125 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 194,125 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 185,496 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 185,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 177,039 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 177,039 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (see chalk mark) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 167,010 miles

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 31 May 2022 157,475 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 150,552 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 145,931 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 137,751 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 127,499 miles

Offside Front tyre has been run flat

Fail 13 Aug 2017 127,480 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre has been run flat

advise to replace front pads with the discs

Pass 23 Aug 2016 123,752 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 123,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front brake hose/abs sensor and brake pad sensor are all insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2015 119,257 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2015 119,257 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 113,700 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Aug 2014 113,700 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 105,383 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,933 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 86,353 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 74,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Sep 2010 74,994 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,845 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,078 miles

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

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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AJ55 ABF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ55 ABF, 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 AJ55 ABF registered?

AJ55 ABF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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