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CN55 PWE

2006 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,061 mi
Last recorded158,061 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 PWE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 158,061 miles

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Dec 2011 138,466 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 138,466 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 124,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2009 112,171 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 112,171 miles

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

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 16 Dec 2008 94,001 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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CN55 PWE is a 2006 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,160 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN55 PWE, 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 20 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 CN55 PWE registered?

CN55 PWE is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 5 January 2006.

Is CN55 PWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN55 PWE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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