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SJ05 ENE

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,639 mi
Last recorded137,639 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 ENE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 137,639 miles

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

Nearside Front track arm corroded

Nearside Front wheel arch cover slight damaged

Nearside Front wing damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

diff corroded

exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2018 137,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2017 128,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre bold

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 161,900 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2015 149,199 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2015 149,199 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 127,685 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 127,685 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2013 101,159 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,989 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 60,010 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 40,725 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 28,680 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 25,192 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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SJ05 ENE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SJ05 ENE, 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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What year was SJ05 ENE registered?

SJ05 ENE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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