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CE05 ULC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,773 mi
Last recorded102,773 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 ULC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2025 102,773 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,579 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 90,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf osf pipes corroded going into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play nsf osf rack arms have play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 86,966 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play play at osf rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf front facing inner arm bush has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded flexi area (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 83,022 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded/ front pipes going into flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack arm has play close on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi appears corroded close on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 80,328 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 80,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside both slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 79,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 79,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 75,359 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 1 Mar 2019 75,359 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 69,685 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded in parts (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf rack arm worn close on limit / nsf rack arm worn / movement at front ns inner arm bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2017 63,861 miles

play at osf rack arm

wipers worn / osf and rear springs corroded / bonnet saftey catch stiff / poss punture osr tyre

Fail 27 Mar 2017 63,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top drop link rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

wipers worn / osf and rear springs corroded / bonnet saftey catch stiff / poss punture osr tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,647 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,637 miles

front and rear inner pads appear low

nsr tyre 3-4mm

osf nsr spring corroded

play at rack found on shaker plate

Pass 11 Mar 2014 47,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,457 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 20 Mar 2012 37,296 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,677 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 27,974 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,766 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 18,789 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 ULC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CE05 ULC, 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 CE05 ULC registered?

CE05 ULC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is CE05 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE05 ULC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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