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WJ05 HCF

2005 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

189,516 mi
Last recorded189,516 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 HCF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 189,516 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 184,040 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 184,040 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 180,068 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 174,917 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 174,917 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 172,038 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 169,176 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 167,371 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 163,326 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 158,559 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 142,536 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 128,159 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 128,159 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 123,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear mid. seat belt webbing marked

Fail 27 Nov 2015 123,732 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear mid. seat belt webbing marked

Pass 7 Oct 2014 108,498 miles

o/s door mirror taped up

Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,520 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 87,478 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 82,595 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,313 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 43,073 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,349 miles

Both front forward facing lower arm,rubber bushes cracking up and going soft.

Marks on centre rear seat belt webbing.

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 HCF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HCF, 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 HCF registered?

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

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