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CP55 WZA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,537 mi
Last recorded147,537 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 WZA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2015 147,537 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 139,409 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 139,409 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 136,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 119,169 miles

1 both rear trailing arm lower bushes slight play

Pass 23 Sep 2011 97,312 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 78,800 miles

1 osr brake disc pitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 78,745 miles

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

1 osr brake disc pitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 62,737 miles

1 hand brake lever has some travel but not up to stop 2 both front tyres wearing slightly on inside edge

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 47,896 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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CP55 WZA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZA, 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 WZA registered?

CP55 WZA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is CP55 WZA safe to buy?

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