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N111 JSJ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

242,662 mi
Last recorded242,662 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 JSJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 242,662 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 242,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2017 225,702 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 225,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 203,699 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 203,699 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 181,502 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 167,322 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)

o/s+n/s front brake discs worn, but not seriously weakened

Fail 22 May 2013 167,322 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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)

o/s+n/s front brake discs worn, but not seriously weakened

Pass 2 Oct 2012 159,404 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 148,266 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 133,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Fail 7 Oct 2010 133,410 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 118,249 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 117,497 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 84,762 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 84,757 miles

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

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

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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N111 JSJ 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 58.8%.

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 N111 JSJ, 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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N111 JSJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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