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EF54 OJG

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

124,120 mi
Last recorded124,120 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 OJG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 124,120 miles

Engine covers preventing under engine inspection

Oil leakage from engine.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 123,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush leading (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush leading arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers preventing inspection from under the vehicle

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,442 miles

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Pass 27 Jan 2015 107,903 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 102,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,876 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,229 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 53,943 miles

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

slight movement detected inside steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2009 41,445 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 35,299 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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EF54 OJG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF54 OJG, 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 EF54 OJG registered?

EF54 OJG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 2005.

Is EF54 OJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 OJG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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