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JPM 549N

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

160,114 mi
Last recorded160,114 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPM 549N
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 160,114 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 148,944 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 148,783 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 139,634 miles

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

Exhaust system deteriated

Nearside Front brake wear indicator illuminated(wire broken)

Fail 28 May 2019 139,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle aftermarket coilover fouling on wheel and tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle aftermarket coilover fouling on wheel and tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Aftermarket suspension fitted (poor condition)

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

Exhaust system deteriated

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))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 132,623 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 123,504 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 123,392 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 114,244 miles

tyres have been stretch fitted

oil leak

slight leak of exhaust gasses

Fail 13 May 2016 114,244 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak

slight leak of exhaust gasses

tyres have been stretch fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2015 103,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 103,900 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,480 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 98,479 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 91,684 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 91,683 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,240 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 14 Mar 2011 80,331 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 74,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,569 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 69,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 69,810 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,010 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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JPM 549N is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 JPM 549N, 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 JPM 549N registered?

JPM 549N is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is JPM 549N safe to buy?

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