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J666 MNS

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,133 mi
Last recorded181,133 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 MNS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 181,133 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 129,568 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 129,568 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 114,517 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 114,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 108,525 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 102,593 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 92,788 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,059 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 82,397 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,898 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 72,720 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 68,119 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 94,334 miles

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

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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J666 MNS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 J666 MNS, 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 J666 MNS registered?

J666 MNS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is J666 MNS safe to buy?

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