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MJ55 MWZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

150,187 mi
Last recorded150,187 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 MWZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 150,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 141,381 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 131,009 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 129,199 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 126,801 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 123,577 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,114 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 116,735 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 113,727 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 113,713 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced beam patton (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced beam patton (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 110,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 106,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

wipers starting to smaer

Pass 19 Sep 2012 102,964 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 98,604 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 94,416 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 90,515 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 87,936 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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MJ55 MWZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MJ55 MWZ, 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 MJ55 MWZ registered?

MJ55 MWZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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