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AX55 CZA

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

177,149 mi
Last recorded177,149 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX55 CZA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 177,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 172,102 miles

Front Lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Front anti roll bar ball joints have slight play

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake pad warning wire detected

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear rear brake pipes heavily corroded ( strong advisory )

Pass 23 Oct 2018 170,203 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes across top of axle (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear alongside fuel tank x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s/front brake pad warning wire broken

Pass 6 Oct 2017 158,644 miles

0 emissions

TPM light on

Fail 6 Oct 2017 158,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18V (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

0 emissions

TPM light on

Pass 5 Oct 2016 144,462 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 144,348 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 128,931 miles

Exhaust emissions to low to register

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

On board computer fault with level control

On board computer fault, tire puncture

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 128,391 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust emissions to low to register

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

On board computer fault with level control

On board computer fault, tire puncture

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 111,209 miles

N/s/r wheel appears to have been repaired

Fail 20 Aug 2014 111,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

N/s/r wheel appears to have been repaired

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,287 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 93,287 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 87,796 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 87,492 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,995 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,369 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 62,930 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 62,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 45,459 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked.

oil level on minimum.

small chips in windscreen.

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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AX55 CZA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AX55 CZA, 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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AX55 CZA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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