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WJ55 RVT

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,352 mi
Last recorded123,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 RVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 123,352 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 122,971 miles
Pass 11 May 2025 118,532 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 116,007 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 109,344 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 98,112 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 84,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 71,847 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 62,254 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 62,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 38,595 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 37,137 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2013 37,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,003 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,837 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jan 2011 25,020 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 20,175 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 17,703 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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WJ55 RVT 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 78.9%.

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 WJ55 RVT, 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

How do I check the history of WJ55 RVT?

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What year was WJ55 RVT registered?

WJ55 RVT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is WJ55 RVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ55 RVT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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