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J40 WTH

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

197,097 mi
Last recorded197,097 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 WTH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 197,097 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 181,970 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 181,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 168,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 155,650 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 138,425 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 138,425 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 133,930 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 128,331 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 121,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated/ cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear soiling around cv joint

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front uneven wear on inside 245/40/18

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 113,499 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 113,499 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 106,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

play in o/s steering rack inner joint.

Pass 28 Aug 2014 61,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 61,370 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 61,096 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 61,096 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,442 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 48,956 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 39,221 miles

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

srs lamp on

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,758 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 31,757 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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J40 WTH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 J40 WTH, 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 J40 WTH registered?

J40 WTH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is J40 WTH safe to buy?

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