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RJ05 OZR

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

193,109 mi
Last recorded193,109 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 OZR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 193,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 193,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (both) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 183,974 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 286,829 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 165,320 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 165,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 161,690 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading into flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front antiroll bar linkage rubber dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers under-trays fitted obscuring some engine bay underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2019 150,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading in to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2018 140,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 133,750 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1n)

covers on engine covers on covering underneath body and mechanical components

parking brake passed on 15% lock may need adjustment or repair

Fail 6 Mar 2017 133,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded connecting to brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded connecting to brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded connecting to brake flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1n)

covers on engine covers on covering underneath body and mechanical components

parking brake passed on 15% lock may need adjustment or repair

Pass 30 Jan 2016 125,424 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 118,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2014 111,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 104,517 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 104,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 97,922 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)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 97,922 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 90,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 84,087 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 63,994 miles

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

front and rear brake pads very low

front number plate cracked

rear seat base loose

Pass 25 Mar 2008 59,422 miles

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

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 OZR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OZR, 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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RJ05 OZR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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