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JP54 KJS

2017 BMW 525

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,607 mi
Last recorded111,607 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 52572,616 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJP54 KJS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 111,607 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 106,539 miles

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 24 Aug 2024 106,539 miles

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

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 17 Aug 2024 106,421 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 17 Aug 2023 100,392 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 100,391 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 95,177 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 95,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 85,602 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,643 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 59,004 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 58,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside rear suspension low

offside rear tyre running inner edge off

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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JP54 KJS is a 2017 BMW 525 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2017 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 72,616 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JP54 KJS, 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 9 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JP54 KJS registered?

JP54 KJS is a 2017 BMW 525, first registered on 28 February 2017.

Is JP54 KJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for JP54 KJS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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