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WJ05 VKN

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

156,852 mi
Last recorded156,852 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ05 VKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 156,852 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tpms light

Pass 4 Nov 2022 151,701 miles

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

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

chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted front to rear

Fail 2 Nov 2022 151,677 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

chips in windscreen

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 14 Feb 2022 149,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 149,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 144,668 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 144,666 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 139,271 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 139,271 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 131,319 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 131,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 121,987 miles

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

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

headlight patterns weak-cloudy headlamps

rear brake pipe corroding

side light osf came on during test

Pass 13 Feb 2017 114,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 114,177 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,999 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 30 Jan 2015 99,750 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 91,373 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,895 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,598 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 74,551 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre getting close to legal limit

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,245 miles

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

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,563 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 49,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side front tyre inner edge wearing badly in steps

Pass 26 Apr 2007 42,898 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 VKN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VKN, 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 VKN registered?

WJ05 VKN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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