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SJ55 MJU

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,862 mi
Last recorded98,862 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 MJU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 98,862 miles

Offside Front Brake rod worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 93,511 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 93,446 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 93,446 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 91,806 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

plastic under trays fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspction

Fail 29 Jun 2020 91,806 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

plastic under trays fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspction

Pass 9 Jul 2019 83,366 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 83,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 81,567 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 81,566 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,338 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2017 77,334 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 69,687 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 61,081 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 61,081 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 56,555 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 50,605 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 45,457 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 45,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,017 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,698 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 29,045 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,006 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 22,006 miles

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

Advise handbrake near end of travel

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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SJ55 MJU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ55 MJU, 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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SJ55 MJU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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