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K22 JMJ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,123 mi
Last recorded136,123 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 JMJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,123 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Park brake just met minimum requirements.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 128,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 124,515 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 124,515 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 118,447 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 116,856 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 116,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 112,945 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play inner rack

Fail 3 Feb 2015 112,912 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight play inner rack

Pass 3 Mar 2014 110,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 107,457 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 102,225 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 3,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 72,717 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 68,430 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2008 64,764 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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K22 JMJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K22 JMJ, 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 K22 JMJ registered?

K22 JMJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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