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BJ05 PLX

2005 BMW 525

Grey Lpg 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

184,202 mi
Last recorded184,202 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 PLX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 184,202 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2021 175,526 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 162,745 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 152,621 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 28 Oct 2019 152,227 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 142,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 130,205 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Oct 2017 130,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

condensation in nearside headlamp

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2016 114,769 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 114,728 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 101,871 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush outer joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2015 101,789 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured four cracks in inner wheel rim (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush outer joint (2.4.G.2)

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

alloy wheels on vehicle have been repaired by welding

front registration plate cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2015 97,311 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 84,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 84,956 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 68,219 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2011 49,962 miles

both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 3 Nov 2010 42,937 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,826 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Apr 2009 27,893 miles

both front tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 14 Apr 2008 22,675 miles

o/s/r n/s/r tyres getting low

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 PLX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PLX, 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 BJ05 PLX registered?

BJ05 PLX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 PLX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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