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AJ55 ATZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,625 mi
Last recorded113,625 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ATZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 113,625 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 108,298 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,833 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 101,677 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2013 90,942 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 86,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,717 miles

front pads soon

Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,113 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 67,112 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,644 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,771 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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AJ55 ATZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AJ55 ATZ, 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 AJ55 ATZ registered?

AJ55 ATZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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