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EJ05 WSN

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

121,015 mi
Last recorded121,015 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 WSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 121,015 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 110,620 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 110,620 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by inner sill and rear tyre (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2022 110,606 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by sill (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 110,155 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 107,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 105,567 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 95,352 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 95,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,150 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 85,581 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,217 miles

Front brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,585 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 68,580 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 66,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 66,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,314 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 56,209 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 51,120 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 51,120 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 46,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,033 miles

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

Wiperblades smear

Pass 16 Apr 2008 40,315 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 WSN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EJ05 WSN, 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 EJ05 WSN registered?

EJ05 WSN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is EJ05 WSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ05 WSN shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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