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MJ55 MXC

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,177 mi
Last recorded199,177 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 199,177 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 195,828 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 191,957 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 189,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 181,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 177,872 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 7 Jan 2014 177,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2013 169,389 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 169,388 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 159,627 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 147,346 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges o/s & n/s will soon need replacing.

Handbrake travel requiring adjustment.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge & aproaching wear bars.

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Fail 10 Jan 2011 147,346 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges o/s & n/s will soon need replacing.

Handbrake travel requiring adjustment.

Rear tyre at n/s wearing on inner edge & aproaching wear bars.

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on inner edge.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 129,555 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 129,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 107,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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 MXC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 MJ55 MXC, 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 MJ55 MXC registered?

MJ55 MXC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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