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RJ55 CZU

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,741 mi
Last recorded151,741 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 CZU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 151,741 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 130,694 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 130,694 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 115,396 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 113,580 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 106,869 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 106,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 103,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 100,253 miles

Nearside Front top drop link boot damaged

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,986 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear tyre worn

undertray fitted, undertray damp with oil

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,643 miles

Nearside Front anti roll drop link top boot damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,273 miles

front discs worn, n/s/r tyre worn

Pass 26 Oct 2015 82,898 miles

hand brake o/s lower effort

Pass 27 Oct 2014 76,054 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,810 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)

rear discs worn

sill covers

Pass 30 Oct 2012 63,838 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 63,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 55,004 miles

n/s/f, o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres wearing low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,828 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,765 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 35,671 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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RJ55 CZU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RJ55 CZU, 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 RJ55 CZU registered?

RJ55 CZU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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