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OE05 ZTJ

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,734 mi
Last recorded119,734 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 ZTJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 119,734 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 106,524 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 106,524 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 90,980 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 90,950 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 137,895 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2010 137,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 113,657 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 82,366 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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OE05 ZTJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OE05 ZTJ, 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 OE05 ZTJ registered?

OE05 ZTJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is OE05 ZTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE05 ZTJ shows 9 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.

Does OE05 ZTJ have outstanding finance?

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