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CE05 XDN

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

206,153 mi
Last recorded206,153 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XDN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 206,153 miles

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 197,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded at mounting clips, unable to fully assess. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms, front bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 196,503 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded at mounting clips, unable to fully assess. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms, front bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 183,676 miles

Offside front tyre wearing low on outer edges

Fail 4 Mar 2016 183,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre wearing low on outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2015 171,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2014 162,581 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 150,280 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 130,971 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 113,647 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 93,916 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 93,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 64,354 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 XDN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XDN, 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 XDN registered?

CE05 XDN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is CE05 XDN safe to buy?

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