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CP05 XLK

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,308 mi
Last recorded193,308 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 XLK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 193,308 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f & o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 296,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 296,591 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 284,043 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 271,838 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 258,417 miles

Emissions to low to measure

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 258,064 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions to low to measure

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2015 232,529 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 143,916 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

BRAKE PAD WEAR WARNING LAMP ON

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 126,004 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Jul 2014 126,004 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 118,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2012 111,154 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 105,257 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 102,726 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 84,783 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 57,814 miles

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

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

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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CP05 XLK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CP05 XLK, 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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CP05 XLK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is CP05 XLK safe to buy?

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