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CA05 WBO

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

174,963 mi
Last recorded174,963 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 WBO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 174,963 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 164,093 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 164,093 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 147,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 132,744 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 121,212 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 121,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 100,992 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,610 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 64,250 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 44,871 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 29,106 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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CA05 WBO 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 CA05 WBO, 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 CA05 WBO registered?

CA05 WBO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is CA05 WBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 WBO 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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