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BJ55 WDF

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,538 mi
Last recorded121,538 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 WDF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 121,538 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 121,538 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 120,023 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 120,023 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 117,080 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 114,019 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 111,295 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 111,295 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 109,632 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 108,234 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 26 Nov 2018 105,681 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Fail 26 Nov 2018 105,680 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 3 Dec 2017 103,147 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 99,757 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 94,422 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 90,347 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 31 Dec 2012 85,023 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 85,023 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 79,865 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 74,262 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,539 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 65,179 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 79,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 79,599 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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BJ55 WDF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ55 WDF, 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 BJ55 WDF registered?

BJ55 WDF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is BJ55 WDF safe to buy?

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