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MJ05 UXG

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

183,148 mi
Last recorded183,148 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 UXG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 183,148 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 183,148 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 183,070 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 181,944 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 175,896 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 168,996 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 161,234 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 161,234 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 157,470 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 157,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 142,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

oil leak rear diff

Fail 1 Dec 2014 142,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak rear diff

Pass 13 Nov 2013 112,545 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 112,545 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 97,798 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 97,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 97,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 80,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 18 May 2010 65,863 miles

brakes low all round

Pass 15 May 2009 52,744 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 52,741 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2008 37,898 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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MJ05 UXG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MJ05 UXG, 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 MJ05 UXG registered?

MJ05 UXG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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