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BN55 CWA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,344 mi
Last recorded120,344 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 CWA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 120,344 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 120,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 110,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 110,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Brake check not carried out due to leaking brake pipe

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,441 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 99,641 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,245 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 88,840 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 85,947 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 82,291 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear suspension bushes dry

Pass 6 Nov 2009 78,086 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 56,825 miles

offside rear tyre is worn heavily on edges

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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BN55 CWA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BN55 CWA, 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 BN55 CWA registered?

BN55 CWA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is BN55 CWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 CWA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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