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EJ05 BXS

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

166,267 mi
Last recorded166,267 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 BXS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 166,267 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 166,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 155,047 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 140,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted obscuring some under components

Pass 20 Mar 2017 123,693 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 123,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 112,888 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 109,654 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 109,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 102,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front both sides anti roll bar links have slight play

rear both tyres low on edges

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 May 2013 93,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 May 2012 82,041 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 82,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2011 69,700 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,853 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 62,354 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 57,651 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 64,245 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,396 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,724 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 31,863 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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EJ05 BXS 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 EJ05 BXS, 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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What year was EJ05 BXS registered?

EJ05 BXS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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