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BK05 JJL

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

307,449 mi
Last recorded307,449 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 JJL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 307,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 298,536 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING

Pass 15 Jul 2022 293,482 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 293,480 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 278,799 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And center seat belts ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 271,432 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 267,075 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 267,075 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 259,254 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays are fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Mar 2017 250,177 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 240,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

unable to check underbody components due to trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2015 225,841 miles

Rear pads wearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 217,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 195,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 173,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 150,236 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 150,236 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2010 126,816 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 103,014 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 103,012 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 77,346 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BK05 JJL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BK05 JJL, 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 BK05 JJL registered?

BK05 JJL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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