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JB05 BRY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

349,298 mi
Last recorded349,298 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB05 BRY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 349,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 25 May 2024 211,558 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 323,561 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 189,464 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 182,436 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 176,039 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 176,039 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 166,361 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 154,510 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 140,595 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 140,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 122,622 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 122,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 108,971 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 96,731 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 85,243 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,243 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,505 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 64,050 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 64,050 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 54,886 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,184 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,781 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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JB05 BRY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey 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 JB05 BRY, 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 JB05 BRY registered?

JB05 BRY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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