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JO54 FLN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

198,387 mi
Last recorded198,387 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO54 FLN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 198,387 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 191,379 miles

undertrays

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 191,379 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertrays

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 178,638 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/s & O/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and showing signs of cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 167,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL REAR SUSPNSION LOWER ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 154,808 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 148,112 miles

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

undertrays fitted to vehicle covering most components

Pass 28 Mar 2018 141,593 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 141,593 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 131,904 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 131,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,455 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 109,359 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 104,889 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 104,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 97,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 97,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2012 88,732 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 78,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

widscreen has damage 'zone A' bigger than 10mm repared but still visible.

Pass 24 Jul 2010 69,416 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,925 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,134 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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JO54 FLN 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 77.3%.

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 JO54 FLN, 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 JO54 FLN registered?

JO54 FLN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 July 2005.

Is JO54 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO54 FLN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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