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CU05 EUC

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,168 mi
Last recorded126,168 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 EUC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 126,168 miles

fuel/oil leaking on to exhaust

Fail 1 Oct 2015 126,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

fuel/oil leaking on to exhaust

Pass 3 Oct 2014 112,753 miles

Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 112,742 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear suspension arm inner bushes perished

Pass 2 Sep 2013 100,589 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 100,589 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,960 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 79,688 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 79,688 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 69,578 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 52,351 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 40,952 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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CU05 EUC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU05 EUC, 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 CU05 EUC registered?

CU05 EUC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is CU05 EUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU05 EUC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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