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CK55 WNC

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,416 mi
Last recorded158,416 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 WNC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 158,416 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 153,777 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 149,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 146,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 141,902 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 138,123 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear tyre getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2019 133,236 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 126,624 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 119,416 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 111,510 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 102,240 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 91,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 79,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 68,581 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 68,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,041 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,960 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 49,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,027 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,968 miles

NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE.

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 WNC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WNC, 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 WNC registered?

CK55 WNC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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