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EJ55 RZY

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

175,299 mi
Last recorded175,299 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 RZY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 175,299 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 169,019 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 158,753 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 148,855 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 141,479 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 141,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 131,424 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 118,375 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 111,332 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 108,799 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front most bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm front most bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 105,471 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,623 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 97,627 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 88,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pads wearing very low

nearside front tyre 4mm

nearside rear tyre 4mm

offside rear tyre 3-4mm

Pass 2 Dec 2011 79,693 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 69,081 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 58,373 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,373 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 43,614 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/r anti roll bar link loose

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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EJ55 RZY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EJ55 RZY, 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 EJ55 RZY registered?

EJ55 RZY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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