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M6 JVA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

185,338 mi
Last recorded185,338 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM6 JVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 185,338 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 178,386 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 178,386 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2023 174,858 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 168,995 miles

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

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

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 7 Jul 2020 158,588 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 153,989 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 147,647 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 147,608 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 139,672 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 125,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2015 104,868 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 87,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 76,976 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 76,976 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 68,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray oily.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jun 2012 68,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Undertray oily.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,710 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,096 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,094 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,955 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,170 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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M6 JVA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 M6 JVA, 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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M6 JVA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is M6 JVA safe to buy?

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