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CE05 XPZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,502 mi
Last recorded107,502 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 107,502 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 107,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamps misty

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 100,858 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 96,407 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 96,353 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 88,115 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 81,203 miles

Engine oil presure too high

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,018 miles

BOTH INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS WORN

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

WEAR IN SUSPENSION BUSHES

Fail 19 Nov 2013 76,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/R COIL SPRING CORRODED

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHED

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,077 miles

FRONT WISHBONE BALL JOINTS HAVE WEAR BOTH SIDES

INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS WORN,BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

WEAR FRONT BRAKE DISC,S INNER EDGE.BOTH SIDES.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 73,071 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

FRONT WISHBONE BALL JOINTS HAVE WEAR BOTH SIDES

INNER STEERING RACK JOINTS WORN,BOTH SIDES

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

WEAR FRONT BRAKE DISC,S INNER EDGE.BOTH SIDES.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,100 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,725 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,376 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,774 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 25,437 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 XPZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPZ, 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 XPZ registered?

CE05 XPZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is CE05 XPZ safe to buy?

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