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FV05 JPU

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,866 mi
Last recorded140,866 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 JPU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 140,866 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front headlamps deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Mar 2018 132,794 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 124,716 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 124,689 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 119,321 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 119,222 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,352 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from nearside rear wheel. suspect wheel bearing noisey, unable to fully ascertain as to where noise is from.

Fail 6 Mar 2015 112,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

noise from nearside rear wheel. suspect wheel bearing noisey, unable to fully ascertain as to where noise is from.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 105,168 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 95,495 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 87,267 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,640 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,886 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 47,872 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FV05 JPU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV05 JPU, 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 FV05 JPU registered?

FV05 JPU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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