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E8 JWW

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,317 mi
Last recorded173,317 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 JWW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 173,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 163,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 163,058 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 155,193 miles

Nearside Front HEADLAMP CONDENSATION IN UNIT

Offside Front HEADLIGHT WASHER NOT WORKING

Fail 24 Nov 2020 155,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front HEADLAMP CONDENSATION IN UNIT

Offside Front HEADLIGHT WASHER NOT WORKING

Pass 22 Nov 2019 148,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 139,446 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

pad wear wires not connected

Pass 24 Nov 2017 133,011 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 133,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing rose bush collapsed (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

pad wear wires not connected

Pass 28 Nov 2016 126,705 miles

Both rear lower outer trunions appear to be worn but no play found.

N/s.front brake pad warning wire not connected.

N/s.parking brake effort low.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 126,705 miles

Both rear lower outer trunions appear to be worn but no play found.

N/s.front brake pad warning wire not connected.

N/s.parking brake effort low.

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 117,501 miles

N/s.rear lower suspension trunion/rose joint misaligned,but no play or wear detected.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 109,668 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 109,668 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 101,449 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 86,355 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 86,355 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 61,263 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 30,697 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 9,643 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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E8 JWW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E8 JWW, 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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E8 JWW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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