MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,674 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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 ()
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))
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))
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
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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)
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)
COOLANT LEAK FROM ENGINE
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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
How do I check the history of CU05 OAX?
You can check the full history of CU05 OAX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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?
The MOT history for CU05 OAX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does CU05 OAX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU05 OAX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.