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S70 JKG

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,871 mi
Last recorded149,871 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 JKG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2015 149,871 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded.

N/S Headlamp Has Moisture Inside It

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 149,871 miles

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

Both Rear Brake Discs Slightly Corroded.

N/S Headlamp Has Moisture Inside It

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2014 145,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both sides rear brake discs slightly corroded.

both sides rear steel brake pipes corroded around rear subframe area.

eml light on.

handbrake travel poor.

n/s/f inner sidelight not working.

n/s/r driveshaft / hub area contaminated with grease.

o/s indicator wing repeater worked when tapped.

o/s/f tyre not a runflat tyre.

o/s/r tyre low tread.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 134,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 124,634 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 115,534 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 105,187 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 95,779 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 76,419 miles

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

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,710 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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S70 JKG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S70 JKG, 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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S70 JKG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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