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CU05 UOR

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,907 mi
Last recorded180,907 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 180,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 166,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2017 162,629 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 162,628 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AL TYRES WORN AND INNER WALL CRACKINGOFFSIDE (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2016 155,752 miles

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

under covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 155,752 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking to rear excesivly corroded (3.6.A.1)

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 148,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 142,758 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

Fail 19 Aug 2014 142,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 16 Apr 2013 137,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 132,302 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight damaged to the nearside front tyre

Fail 10 Sep 2012 132,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bonnet second catch slightly seized

slight damaged to the nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2011 116,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2011 116,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 11 May 2011 113,253 miles

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

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

number plates have been fitted but are not uk plates

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 UOR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UOR, 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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What year was CU05 UOR registered?

CU05 UOR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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