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MJ05 VWK

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,733 mi
Last recorded112,733 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VWK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 112,733 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 107,269 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 107,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 102,023 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 102,023 miles

Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose excessively damaged both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear reflector missing both rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 102,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective beam image not visible (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

rear brake pad warning light illuminated (pads not worn?)

Pass 19 Dec 2020 93,374 miles

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash .

recommend a further brakes inspection in 90 days

unable to see overall condition of brakes pipes due to under trays being fitted . unable to see brake fluid reservoir / fluid level .

Fail 17 Dec 2020 93,338 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

brake warning lamp illuminated on dash .

brakes performance has not been checked due to brake pipe leaking .

recommend a further brakes pipes and hoses inspection , to further determine overall condition and remaining life , due to condion at time of inspection this should be done asap .

unable to see overall condition of brakes pipes due to under trays being fitted . unable to see brake fluid reservoir / fluid level .

Pass 22 Jul 2019 85,993 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 83,966 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 80,407 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,616 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 75,615 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 69,655 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 62,131 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 56,142 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 51,054 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,006 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,905 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre has severall small cuts in the tread

Fail 6 Apr 2009 29,905 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre has severall small cuts in the tread

Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,783 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 VWK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK registered?

MJ05 VWK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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