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ES03 CJS

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

136,578 mi
Last recorded136,578 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES03 CJS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 136,578 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 136,322 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level lamp (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 122,262 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 122,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake disc badly scored by brake pad backing contacting inner face.

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 109,523 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 98,470 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 92,387 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 92,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 92,051 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,759 miles

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

exhaust front mounting broken

Fail 2 Jun 2010 85,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

exhaust front mounting broken

Pass 25 Mar 2010 84,371 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 84,371 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 67,851 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 67,851 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,261 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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ES03 CJS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 ES03 CJS, 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 ES03 CJS registered?

ES03 CJS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is ES03 CJS safe to buy?

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