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WJ05 ZFX

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,778 mi
Last recorded167,778 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 167,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 May 2025 162,989 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 162,989 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 161,996 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 161,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower suspension arm ball join has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp shows fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 160,522 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 157,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 157,709 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 155,777 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 151,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both sides possible fuse or pump etc (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 149,480 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low and cracking on inner sidewall

rear pads low and discs rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2017 139,193 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 130,204 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 130,204 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2015 122,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 115,142 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 178,815 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 178,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 155,183 miles

oil leak engine

Pass 25 Mar 2011 134,572 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 124,982 miles

oil all under the vehicle

Fail 23 Feb 2010 124,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil all under the vehicle

Pass 5 Oct 2008 109,779 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 98,256 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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 ZFX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFX, 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 ZFX registered?

WJ05 ZFX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is WJ05 ZFX safe to buy?

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