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CP55 UYR

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,270 mi
Last recorded83,270 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 UYR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 83,270 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 79,523 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 76,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,929 miles

rear steel brake pipe on n/s/r of vehicle corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 71,424 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 69,596 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 69,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 66,813 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 66,809 miles

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

o/s/r tyre heavy inner edge wear

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,562 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 59,144 miles

both front tyres edge wear

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,668 miles

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2014 54,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

O/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,049 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 43,985 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 43,985 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,948 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 31,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,082 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 19,742 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,742 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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CP55 UYR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver 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 CP55 UYR, 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 CP55 UYR registered?

CP55 UYR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is CP55 UYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 UYR 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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