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SP05 JPV

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,211 mi
Last recorded121,211 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 JPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 121,211 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 121,210 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 117,080 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 110,489 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 101,839 miles

Front nearside and offside brake pipes greased

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

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)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 101,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front nearside and offside brake pipes greased

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

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 5 Mar 2015 90,746 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 90,739 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 86,503 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 86,503 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 77,729 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,854 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,411 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 54,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 46,235 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s headlight top mount broken

Fail 12 Jan 2011 46,235 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

n/s headlight top mount broken

Pass 29 Oct 2009 35,354 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 35,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 27,191 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 23,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,091 miles

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

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

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

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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SP05 JPV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SP05 JPV, 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 SP05 JPV registered?

SP05 JPV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is SP05 JPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 JPV shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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