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C2 NCT

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

131,457 mi
Last recorded131,457 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 NCT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 131,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 125,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 119,083 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 114,018 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 114,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 108,148 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,922 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 85,246 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 85,246 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,957 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,286 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 68,363 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn very close to the wear indicators

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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C2 NCT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C2 NCT, 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

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What year was C2 NCT registered?

C2 NCT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2005.

Is C2 NCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 NCT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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