2005 BMW 525 2.5L Diesel · SJ05 JCE
2005 BMW 525 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/05/2005. Recorded mileage 199,466 miles. MOT status: Expired. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 525
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/10/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 2497cc
SJ05 JCE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2023
- 199,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SJ05 JCE Mileage History
- 02/10/2021179,618 mi
- 01/10/2022183,139 mi+3,521 mi
- 11/10/2023199,443 mi+16,304 mi
- 13/10/2023199,466 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 9,781 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
SJ05 JCE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 BMW 525 (SJ05 JCE) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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