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CK55 XUW

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,797 mi
Last recorded148,797 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 148,797 miles

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavily Under-sealed

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside & Offside (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve Nearside & Offside (5.2.2 (a))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Front & Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Fail 1 Feb 2020 141,763 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing and offside front (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 139,786 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 20 May 2017 124,833 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,075 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 108,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Dec 2013 99,205 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2013 99,167 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 82,599 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,109 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 69,107 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 54,969 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,210 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,343 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 XUW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XUW, 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 CK55 XUW registered?

CK55 XUW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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