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OU55 ZFJ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

160,123 mi
Last recorded160,123 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 ZFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 160,123 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 149,067 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 137,088 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 133,949 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 126,240 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 120,242 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 112,737 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

rear brake disc slightly worn

Fail 1 Dec 2011 112,737 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly worn

rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 102,343 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,941 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 74,616 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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OU55 ZFJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 OU55 ZFJ, 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 OU55 ZFJ registered?

OU55 ZFJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for OU55 ZFJ 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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