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CN55 TXG

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

118,894 mi
Last recorded118,894 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 TXG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 118,894 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 115,446 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 111,179 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,788 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 94,003 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2018 90,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Mar 2018 90,294 miles

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Apr 2017 82,586 miles

Front Tyre's Bald From Edges

Pass 26 May 2016 75,348 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 66,620 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 66,429 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake light substitue lamp on

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

Fail 13 May 2015 66,377 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 56,230 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2014 56,226 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 49,107 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2013 49,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 40,965 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low on tread.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 37,585 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 32,021 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,399 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 19,787 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 TXG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CN55 TXG, 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 CN55 TXG registered?

CN55 TXG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is CN55 TXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN55 TXG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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