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CE05 RZW

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

238,680 mi
Last recorded238,680 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 RZW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 238,680 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 238,578 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Road wheel has a welding defect both (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 228,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 224,943 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 211,204 miles

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2021 210,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 206,558 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 201,991 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 195,118 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 188,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced misty (1.7.5a)

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

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

no smoke detected

Pass 18 Apr 2016 167,833 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 143,136 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2015 143,130 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2014 111,788 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,130 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,673 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 63,481 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 57,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2010 57,272 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,531 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,415 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 27,203 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 RZW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 CE05 RZW, 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 RZW registered?

CE05 RZW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is CE05 RZW safe to buy?

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