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SF05 WKJ

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,057 mi
Last recorded177,057 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 WKJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 177,057 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 177,055 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 177,053 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust system insecure broken front (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2024 172,745 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 167,292 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 161,558 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 161,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 157,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 151,770 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 149,101 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 149,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 143,509 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 143,509 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 94w bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 132,455 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 120,238 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes [ above fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front exhaust flexible joint deterorating

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 120,238 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes [ above fuel tank] (3.6.B.2c)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front exhaust flexible joint deterorating

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 106,362 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 87,604 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 87,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2013 76,599 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,775 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 70,746 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,312 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 49,146 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,587 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 30,742 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 30,505 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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SF05 WKJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey 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 SF05 WKJ, 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 SF05 WKJ registered?

SF05 WKJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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