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CE55 XUS

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

216,195 mi
Last recorded216,195 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 XUS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 216,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 202,463 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 187,079 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 172,243 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 160,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 137,563 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 119,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

handbrake has high travel

Pass 17 Jun 2013 91,869 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 91,869 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 90,926 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 88,120 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 85,112 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 71,416 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 63,869 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 63,142 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 XUS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CE55 XUS, 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 XUS registered?

CE55 XUS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is CE55 XUS safe to buy?

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