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WJ05 BXB

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

151,532 mi
Last recorded151,532 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 BXB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 151,532 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2024 147,886 miles

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

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

underpays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2023 146,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2022 143,721 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 141,761 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2021 141,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 139,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 137,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 134,820 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 131,845 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 128,408 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 123,896 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 119,871 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 116,187 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 109,562 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 104,364 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 94,491 miles

Engine oil level above max

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

Rear lower suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Mar 2010 94,491 miles

Engine oil level above max

Play in nearside rear lower suspension arm bush

Rear lower suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Apr 2009 77,245 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 76,591 miles

unable to check underside components fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 74,406 miles

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

rear brake pads low

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 BXB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BXB, 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 BXB registered?

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

Is WJ05 BXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ05 BXB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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