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WJ05 BXD

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

218,433 mi
Last recorded218,433 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 BXD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 218,433 miles

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 214,216 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 190,735 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 184,917 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 184,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 178,003 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 164,966 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

slight corrosion to all steel brake pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2017 159,452 miles

all rear suspension bushes deteriorated

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Oct 2016 155,555 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 151,807 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 144,069 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 134,819 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 126,338 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear view mirrors deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2012 113,487 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 102,617 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 85,768 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 85,765 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake discs and pads wearing low....edge wear on front tyres....

Pass 30 Mar 2009 69,234 miles

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

OIL LEAK

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,665 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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WJ05 BXD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BXD, 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 BXD registered?

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

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