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JW05 BPW

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

133,194 mi
Last recorded133,194 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJW05 BPW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 133,194 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 133,188 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to diesel fumes (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin from off side front area (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by inner sill, near jacking pad (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 129,446 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, it cant be fully inspected due to sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, it cant be fully inspected due to sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 125,015 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill but unable to fully inspect the sills as covers are fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is at 2.12mm limit is 1.60mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill but unable to fully inspect the sills as covers are fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 120,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill but unable to fully inspect as the sills have covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill but unable to fully inspect as the sills have covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread only just passed at time of the mot test (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 115,763 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 110,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Low @ 2.89mm, Legal Limit Is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 105,744 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 98,347 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 93,916 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 92,085 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 87,517 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 Apr 2015 84,502 miles

both rear tyres low tread

Pass 4 Apr 2014 78,269 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 73,827 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,013 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside rear brake pad wear indicator sensor wire - Broken and not fitted in the brake pad

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,838 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,567 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 41,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 31,886 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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JW05 BPW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 JW05 BPW, 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 JW05 BPW registered?

JW05 BPW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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