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WF55 EJX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

266,599 mi
Last recorded266,599 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 EJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2025 266,599 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system is corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Jan 2024 255,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 245,807 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 236,013 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 227,866 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 137,364 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 132,447 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 126,673 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 118,302 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,653 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 100,323 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,508 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 76,637 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 72,241 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 61,631 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 51,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,770 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,740 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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WF55 EJX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WF55 EJX, 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 WF55 EJX registered?

WF55 EJX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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