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RN54 AJO

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

132,703 mi
Last recorded132,703 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 AJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 132,703 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,394 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 121,994 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 115,937 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 107,188 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 103,795 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls

both front tyres perishing in tread

nail in o/s/r tyre

slight movement in steering rack inner joints

Pass 8 Sep 2014 94,718 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 91,014 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 85,617 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 79,878 miles

srs light on

Fail 19 Dec 2011 79,868 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

srs light on

Pass 8 Dec 2010 74,360 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 68,393 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 60,987 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 50,348 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 50,345 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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RN54 AJO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RN54 AJO, 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 RN54 AJO registered?

RN54 AJO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is RN54 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN54 AJO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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