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SJ05 ZWT

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,774 mi
Last recorded69,774 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 ZWT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,774 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 69,567 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)

Both front tyres getting low & have wear on inner & outer tread.

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

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

Hand-brake lever travel high.

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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 ZWT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJ05 ZWT, 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

How do I check the history of SJ05 ZWT?

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What year was SJ05 ZWT registered?

SJ05 ZWT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is SJ05 ZWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ05 ZWT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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