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MT55 ZJX

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

367,748 mi
Last recorded367,748 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 ZJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 367,748 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 355,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 351,554 miles

bonnet lever faulty

Pass 26 Jan 2022 346,852 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 212,141 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 193,875 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 193,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 176,355 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 176,355 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 160,758 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 154,071 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 134,755 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 120,547 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 115,690 miles

plastic covers many places

slight play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 30 Jul 2012 108,107 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 108,107 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 94,690 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,048 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 81,004 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 71,312 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 61,673 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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MT55 ZJX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 MT55 ZJX, 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 MT55 ZJX registered?

MT55 ZJX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 November 2005.

Is MT55 ZJX safe to buy?

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