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JC05 PEN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

206,894 mi
Last recorded206,894 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC05 PEN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 206,894 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 197,341 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 186,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 174,848 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 163,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 163,970 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 159,594 miles

some corrosion to steel brake pipes

Pass 21 Nov 2013 152,787 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 146,152 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2011 128,085 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 128,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front inner brake pads worn to metal , damage to brake disc

Pass 3 Dec 2010 107,736 miles

oil leak on the engine

Pass 30 Jun 2009 71,922 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm.rear tyres worn to 3.5mm

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,533 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2007 26,311 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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JC05 PEN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JC05 PEN, 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 JC05 PEN registered?

JC05 PEN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is JC05 PEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for JC05 PEN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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