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KA05 JWX

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,004 mi
Last recorded139,004 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA05 JWX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 139,004 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 138,808 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 155,401 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 134,205 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2015 134,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 114,139 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 107,112 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 101,115 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,980 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2010 78,129 miles

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

cuts in offside rear tyre tread

unable to carry out full under body inspection due to covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 23 Jun 2009 67,463 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades poor

Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre has slight cut on outer sidewall

Fail 23 Jun 2008 55,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre has slight cut on outer sidewall

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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KA05 JWX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KA05 JWX, 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 KA05 JWX registered?

KA05 JWX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is KA05 JWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA05 JWX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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