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FB05 JZR

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

8,300 mi
Last recorded8,300 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB05 JZR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 8,300 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 8,299 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 8,286 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted----

long travel on parking brake

Fail 6 Aug 2024 8,277 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted----

long travel on parking brake

Pass 12 Sep 2023 8,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 25 Aug 2023 8,245 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted---

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

long travel on parking brake

Pass 27 Jul 2022 8,113 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

long travel on parking brake

Fail 26 Jul 2022 8,105 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 5 Aug 2021 6,262 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 4,446 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 3,392 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 2,208 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 2,207 miles

both O/S tyre perished

Fail 7 May 2018 2,207 miles

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

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

both O/S tyre perished

Pass 6 May 2017 1,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 1,394 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 1,354 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 1,196 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 1,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2011 677 miles

tyres perished

Pass 9 Apr 2010 78 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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FB05 JZR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FB05 JZR, 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 FB05 JZR registered?

FB05 JZR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is FB05 JZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB05 JZR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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