MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear suspension bushes in poor visual condition
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear suspension bushes in poor visual condition
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak from engine
wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak from engine
wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroding
front brake pads are app. 70% worn
n/s/f fog lamp is inoperative
park brake lever is close to end of reserve travel
slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles
wipers smearing slightly
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroding
front brake pads are app. 70% worn
n/s/f fog lamp is inoperative
park brake lever is close to end of reserve travel
slight play in steering rack arms/knuckles
wipers smearing slightly
o/s/f tyre is worn on outter shoulder and slightly worn on inner shoulder,recc.replacing
park brake lever close to end of reserve travel
play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle
slight play in n/s steering rack arm/knuckle
slight play in o/s/r lower suspension rose bush
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre is worn on outter shoulder and slightly worn on inner shoulder,recc.replacing
park brake lever close to end of reserve travel
play in o/s steering rack arm/knuckle
slight play in n/s steering rack arm/knuckle
slight play in o/s/r lower suspension rose bush
Side skirts fitted
Undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Side skirts fitted
Undertrays fitted
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WJ05 JKK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 JKK, 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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WJ05 JKK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2005.
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