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CU05 OAX

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

176,674 mi
Last recorded176,674 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 OAX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 176,674 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Chip in screen (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2021 170,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 164,177 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 146,987 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 144,292 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 144,292 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2018 142,692 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2018 142,690 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 133,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 133,498 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 124,009 miles

COOLANT LEAK FROM ENGINE

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 113,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 110,095 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 103,503 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 83,578 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 83,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 64,148 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,567 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s front fog lamp inop

Pass 6 Jul 2010 54,124 miles

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

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

most of front to rear brake pipes hidden in underbody plastic covers

Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,720 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 45,936 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,135 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 40,135 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

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

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

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 OAX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 CU05 OAX, 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 OAX registered?

CU05 OAX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is CU05 OAX safe to buy?

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