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CC05 TAM

2008 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,915 mi
Last recorded134,915 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 52598,883 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCC05 TAM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 134,915 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 22 May 2017 123,968 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 122,619 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 113,866 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 103,555 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 91,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear 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)

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 13 Aug 2013 91,246 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

small cuts in rear tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2012 74,028 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 74,028 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 49,721 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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CC05 TAM is a 2008 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 98,883 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 CC05 TAM, 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 18 years old, this BMW 525 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CC05 TAM registered?

CC05 TAM is a 2008 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is CC05 TAM safe to buy?

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