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J6 WXW

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,932 mi
Last recorded141,932 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 WXW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 141,932 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 129,004 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,630 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,971 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear + Obscured by undertrays (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 92,761 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,385 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 67,534 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 62,432 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 62,429 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 62,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp lens discoloured allowing no beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 55,026 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres bold on inner edges and worn on outer edges

both front tyres have age cracking

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 20 Nov 2014 45,080 miles

damage to front undertray and scrapping to anti roll bar centre mounts

Pass 18 Dec 2013 37,894 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 37,894 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play within n/s/r lower suspension ball joint

Pass 17 Dec 2012 29,020 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2011 20,406 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 11,314 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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J6 WXW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J6 WXW, 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 J6 WXW registered?

J6 WXW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is J6 WXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J6 WXW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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