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CF05 XDM

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

202,443 mi
Last recorded202,443 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 XDM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 202,443 miles

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 195,417 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 195,409 miles

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))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 190,185 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 182,217 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 175,393 miles

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))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 165,093 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 165,093 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 245,645 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 135,709 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 135,709 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 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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 120,665 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 111,805 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 94,993 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 94,993 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 90,688 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 81,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,483 miles

n/s front brake pad wear sensor wire not connected suggest refit

Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,857 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Oct 2009 62,552 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 55,464 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 49,516 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CF05 XDM registered?

CF05 XDM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is CF05 XDM safe to buy?

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