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C22 NEY

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

123,857 mi
Last recorded123,857 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 NEY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 123,857 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 122,346 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 120,023 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 118,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 100,964 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 93,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2017 85,662 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 76,532 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,000 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle passed emissions but no printout due to not enough smoke emitted and no access to battery to measure rpm.

Pass 10 Oct 2013 54,280 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,308 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 45,634 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 41,450 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,860 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 32,235 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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C22 NEY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 C22 NEY, 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

How do I check the history of C22 NEY?

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What year was C22 NEY registered?

C22 NEY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is C22 NEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 NEY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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