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WK05 JYT

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

180,271 mi
Last recorded180,271 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 JYT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 180,271 miles

Bonnet Struts worn

Both rear tyres worn (inner) edges

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 180,269 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet Struts worn

Both rear tyres worn (inner) edges

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside trailing behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 175,515 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 162,086 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2023 162,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 154,177 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 154,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 143,682 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 143,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 139,832 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 139,832 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 118,968 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,494 miles

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 109,190 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 105,863 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 103,307 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 103,290 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 97,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 90,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 21 Mar 2011 79,597 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 66,717 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 65,436 miles

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

undershields fitted throughout car not allowing full examination

Pass 13 Feb 2009 51,705 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 51,705 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 37,474 miles

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

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted

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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WK05 JYT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WK05 JYT, 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 WK05 JYT registered?

WK05 JYT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 March 2005.

Is WK05 JYT safe to buy?

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