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BL05 BJO

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,254 mi
Last recorded193,254 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 193,254 miles

High level brake light not working

n/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 19 Aug 2014 193,254 miles

High level brake light not working

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre worn down to 3mm

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 12 Aug 2013 176,265 miles

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

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

emissions to low for smoke meter

h/level stop lamp inop

Pass 29 Aug 2012 159,863 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 140,582 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Aug 2011 140,582 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2010 121,086 miles

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly.

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 121,083 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing unevenly.

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 100,569 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 100,569 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 73,655 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BL05 BJO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BL05 BJO, 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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BL05 BJO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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