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J88 JWP

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

69,126 mi
Last recorded69,126 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 JWP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 69,126 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 96,751 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 96,751 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 57,338 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2023 57,336 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 50,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 46,695 miles

Emissions clean. Smoke meter unable to detect a reading.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 43,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 40,682 miles

Emissions too lean to measure.

Engine cover and under trays present impeding inspection.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Strut has a heavy sweat. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low and balding towards inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside outer tail lamp not working although inner tail lamp okay.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate delaminating. (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 35,460 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 31,836 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 26,165 miles

T.P.M.S. Light on

Pass 11 Nov 2015 24,271 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2+mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lamp lens assembly damaged/cracked.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 22,163 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 20,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 18,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmissions too low to register no printout

Pass 4 Nov 2011 16,155 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 14,375 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 14,375 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2009 12,713 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 10,583 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 9,064 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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J88 JWP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 J88 JWP, 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 J88 JWP registered?

J88 JWP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is J88 JWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 JWP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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