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WJ05 BWX

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

115,018 mi
Last recorded115,018 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 BWX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 115,018 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 110,827 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 107,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 103,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 100,937 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 98,186 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 95,736 miles

Offside Front steering arm slight play

both rear flxey brake hoses perished

under tray fitted damp with oil

Fail 5 Dec 2019 95,736 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering arm slight play

both rear flxey brake hoses perished

under tray fitted damp with oil

Pass 31 Dec 2018 93,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 88,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,969 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 84,969 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 225/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 80,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers

inner steering arms

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 80,455 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

engine covers

inner steering arms

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2015 77,252 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 69,940 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 65,262 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 61,640 miles

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 2010 55,982 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,511 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 48,326 miles

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)

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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WJ05 BWX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WJ05 BWX, 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

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What year was WJ05 BWX registered?

WJ05 BWX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is WJ05 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 BWX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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