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ET54 AJV

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,257 mi
Last recorded124,257 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 AJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 124,257 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 109,994 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 96,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 96,335 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 75,226 miles

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Fail 14 Jan 2008 75,161 miles

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

offside front brake grabbing slightly

offside front tyre worn low on the inner and outer edges

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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ET54 AJV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ET54 AJV, 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

How do I check the history of ET54 AJV?

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What year was ET54 AJV registered?

ET54 AJV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is ET54 AJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET54 AJV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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