MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides sections to front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinks when pressure is held (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity All lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity All lamps (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides sections to front flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high rectified and adjusted at test (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear most ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi [chalked] (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
front brake discs wearing thin
n/s rear tyre different speed rating to all others eg n/s rear (Y) all others (W) may be ok as both high ratings but suggest check correct rating for thi vehicle
n/s front brake pad wear sensor wire not connected suggest refit
Nail in offside front tyre
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CF05 XDM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 CF05 XDM, 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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CF05 XDM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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