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MJ55 AVO

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,874 mi
Last recorded166,874 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 AVO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 166,874 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 166,874 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most brake suppression arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 157,815 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 157,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 148,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 140,422 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Feb 2022 135,786 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 125,533 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 121,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 114,380 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2019 114,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (rear arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2018 106,584 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 102,162 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 100,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 100,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 96,182 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 96,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 89,258 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 84,052 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 84,052 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,289 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 67,480 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 58,594 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 47,724 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,469 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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MJ55 AVO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MJ55 AVO, 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 MJ55 AVO registered?

MJ55 AVO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is MJ55 AVO safe to buy?

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