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J5 OWE

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,706 mi
Last recorded77,706 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 OWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 77,706 miles

Engine, floor and sill covers fitted obscuring some components.

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 76,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 76,272 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 72,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 70,628 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted

Central Front Upper Engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 70,251 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted

Central Front Upper Engine cover fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2020 70,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted

Central Front Upper Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 67,994 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 65,828 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 60,940 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2017 60,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s rear low (3.7.B.6b)

under tray and floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 59,063 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted blocking view to some items

Pass 3 Mar 2015 56,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 53,256 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor and outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 49,908 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over full floor and out sills obscuring some components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over full floor and both outer sills

Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,503 miles

Rear brake discs starting to age very slightly.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 36,596 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,632 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 24,847 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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J5 OWE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J5 OWE, 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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J5 OWE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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