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YE05 CJJ

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,464 mi
Last recorded158,464 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 CJJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 158,464 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 134,639 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 124,281 miles

2 front brake pipes coated in grease

2 front tyres wearing on edges

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

all brake discs worn and pitted

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 124,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bush (2.4.G.2)

2 front brake pipes coated in grease

2 front tyres wearing on edges

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

all brake discs worn and pitted

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 109,361 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 101,487 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,834 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 87,331 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 80,451 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 May 2010 73,808 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 67,546 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 60,770 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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YE05 CJJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YE05 CJJ, 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 YE05 CJJ registered?

YE05 CJJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is YE05 CJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE05 CJJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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