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CT55 OAV

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

186,148 mi
Last recorded186,148 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 OAV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 186,148 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 171,440 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 156,123 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 141,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2020 141,428 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 122,262 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 122,262 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 121,926 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

2 x head light lenses deteriorating

Tyre pressure warning light staying on

Pass 19 Dec 2017 119,824 miles

ns front strut damp

ns/os rear tyres close to 1.6mm

Fail 18 Dec 2017 119,822 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

ns front strut damp

ns/os rear tyres close to 1.6mm

Pass 15 Nov 2016 109,751 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 109,457 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 96,912 miles

all four tyres stepping 245/40/18wr

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

scratches n.s/f screen

Fail 9 Nov 2015 96,912 miles

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

all four tyres stepping 245/40/18wr

heavy corrosion both rear coil springs

scratches n.s/f screen

Pass 13 Nov 2014 82,305 miles

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

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

front brake pads inner looks low and discs worn and both rear discs scored and corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre.

scratches n/s/f screen

Fail 12 Nov 2014 82,295 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads inner looks low and discs worn and both rear discs scored and corroded

nail in both rear tyres 245/40/18wr

scratches n/s/f screen

Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,425 miles

inner tread on nearside and offside front tyres wearing down

windscreen has slight damage to nearside lower part of screen

Pass 12 Nov 2012 595,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Nov 2012 595,504 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning light on

tyre low pressure warning lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,980 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ door mirror glass damage

Fail 16 Nov 2011 54,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/ door mirror glass damage

Pass 21 Dec 2009 41,733 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 41,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 26,177 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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CT55 OAV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAV, 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 OAV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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