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RE05 ZJU

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

209,777 mi
Last recorded209,777 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 ZJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 209,777 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 209,770 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 197,961 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 197,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 189,842 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 189,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2022 181,297 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 181,243 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 175,070 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 175,070 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (offside front rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 171,487 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 171,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 165,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 165,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm, nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 155,211 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 146,238 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 123,765 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 122,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 111,597 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2014 111,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 105,767 miles

damage to osf bumper and inner arch liner

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 9 Apr 2013 105,718 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)

damage to osf bumper and inner arch liner

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 97,851 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 92,435 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 87,246 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,620 miles

child seat fitted to o/s/r ,seatbelt not checked

Fail 11 Apr 2009 81,612 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seat fitted to o/s/r ,seatbelt not checked

Pass 16 Apr 2008 76,071 miles

front bumper + under shield damaged

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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RE05 ZJU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RE05 ZJU, 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 RE05 ZJU registered?

RE05 ZJU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is RE05 ZJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 ZJU shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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