MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
255,981 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front and rear discs slightly corroded
slight play in both inner steering arms
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
play in steering rack
oil leak
play in both inner steering arms
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
oil leak
play in both inner steering arms
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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WJ05 XXE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 XXE, 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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What year was WJ05 XXE registered?
WJ05 XXE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 March 2005.
Is WJ05 XXE safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJ05 XXE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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