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CE55 RXH

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

155,248 mi
Last recorded155,248 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 RXH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 155,248 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 155,246 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO CORDSE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 147,261 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake effort low 16%

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Fail 15 Jan 2020 147,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake effort low 16%

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 16 Jan 2019 134,411 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 134,411 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 126,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 122,116 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Oil leak ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 112,900 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 112,900 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2014 105,324 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 105,324 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

eml light on

Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

fuel cap seal is cracking

n/s/f brake pad warning wire not fitted to pad

rear brake discs are in poor condition

windscreen is slightly damaged in several places

Fail 11 Nov 2013 95,655 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

fuel cap seal is cracking

n/s/f brake pad warning wire not fitted to pad

rear brake discs are in poor condition

windscreen is slightly damaged in several places

Pass 2 Nov 2012 84,508 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)

Fail 2 Nov 2012 84,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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 24 Oct 2011 74,167 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

brake warning light stays on in vehicle

front brake pads seem low

n/s rear tyre low tread 3ml

slight wear too front discs

Pass 8 Sep 2010 58,039 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2009 39,830 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 32,876 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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CE55 RXH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CE55 RXH, 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 CE55 RXH registered?

CE55 RXH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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