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CT55 CTX

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

194,993 mi
Last recorded194,993 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 CTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 194,993 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 188,933 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))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 188,932 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 178,308 miles

both head lamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

covers and shields fitted not allowing fully inspect

wipers smearing

Fail 30 Nov 2018 177,854 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both head lamps deteriorated

covers and shields fitted not allowing fully inspect

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Jan 2018 167,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 158,715 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal feels like it has air in the system slight travel on footbrake.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre and o/s rear and centre rear above subframe. (3.6.B.2c)

Centre undertray damaged fuel pipe slight damage.

Customer informs me centre brake light has been permanently disconnected.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 151,108 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre strong advise (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Undertray's are damaged and fuel pipe is very slightly damaged.

Emission's to clean for a reading.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing centre of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre damage to sidewall no cord.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack inner joint's slight play.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 146,802 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 146,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 140,773 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 126,089 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre slight cut to outer sidewall no cords shown

Pass 20 Jan 2012 120,582 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 101,451 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)

emmisions to low for reading

Pass 23 Dec 2009 87,770 miles

Low emmisions test failed to trigger correct printout. - No fault.

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 73,471 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 73,471 miles

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

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

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

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

All tyres worn on inner edge

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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CT55 CTX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CT55 CTX, 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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CT55 CTX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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