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RJ05 OEF

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

175,446 mi
Last recorded175,446 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 OEF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 175,446 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 167,488 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 167,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 167,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2022 158,695 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 148,146 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 133,688 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 127,883 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 127,882 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rears x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 123,859 miles

Offside Rear suspension pin has evidence of play but no movement found.

under tray fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Mar 2018 123,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear suspension pin has evidence of play but no movement found.

under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Apr 2017 118,060 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 110,308 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear suspension pin has evidence of play but no movement found

Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 94,344 miles

oil leaks on engine.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front bumper damaged. left side.

Fail 10 Apr 2014 94,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front bumper damaged. left side.

oil leaks on engine.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 85,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,213 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 68,010 miles

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 59,830 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 51,602 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2009 51,320 miles

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,303 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 30,941 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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RJ05 OEF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RJ05 OEF, 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 RJ05 OEF registered?

RJ05 OEF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is RJ05 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ05 OEF shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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