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CK55 SSZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,481 mi
Last recorded162,481 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 SSZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 162,481 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 156,259 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 145,800 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 135,642 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 8 May 2017 135,560 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 118,230 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 114,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 110,607 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 110,559 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 105,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 98,852 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 88,215 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 80,765 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2009 80,734 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 70,204 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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CK55 SSZ 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 80%.

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 CK55 SSZ, 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 CK55 SSZ registered?

CK55 SSZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is CK55 SSZ safe to buy?

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