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DE05 JXM

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,217 mi
Last recorded116,217 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JXM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 116,217 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 109,721 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,245 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 98,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front side wall in very poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2015 86,435 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 80,651 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 78,588 miles

engine light on

Pass 2 May 2012 76,410 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 67,447 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 67,447 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 54,420 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 42,514 miles

n/s/f tyre has a nail in the tread

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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DE05 JXM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE05 JXM, 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 DE05 JXM registered?

DE05 JXM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is DE05 JXM safe to buy?

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