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VE05 RJZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,507 mi
Last recorded180,507 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 RJZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 180,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 180,100 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 177,079 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 160,495 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 147,925 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 132,116 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 126,172 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 117,240 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 106,682 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 106,681 miles

Centre Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 97,358 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 87,768 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 77,225 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 65,211 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 65,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,228 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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VE05 RJZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel 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 VE05 RJZ, 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 VE05 RJZ registered?

VE05 RJZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2005.

Is VE05 RJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE05 RJZ 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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