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BJ05 PKV

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,321 mi
Last recorded158,321 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PKV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 158,321 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 158,321 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 147,744 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 138,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17/97w (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 130,705 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 130,705 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 121,707 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 113,250 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 113,250 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 109,152 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 103,512 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 100,066 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 95,431 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 92,397 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,189 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 83,690 miles

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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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BJ05 PKV 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 81.3%.

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 BJ05 PKV, 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 BJ05 PKV registered?

BJ05 PKV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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