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CE05 NYO

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,120 mi
Last recorded141,120 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 NYO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 141,120 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Nov 2016 141,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rose bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer brake caliper securing device missing spring (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 124,967 miles

exhaust heat shield rattle

n/s+o/s head light beam image poor but visible

Fail 18 Nov 2015 124,963 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s+o/s (4.1.E.1)

exhaust heat shield rattle

n/s+o/s head light beam image poor but visible

Pass 20 Nov 2014 108,350 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 108,311 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,991 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 73,489 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 73,482 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,240 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 61,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 43,952 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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CE05 NYO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE05 NYO, 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 CE05 NYO registered?

CE05 NYO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2005.

Is CE05 NYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 NYO shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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