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CW55 EPJ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

205,792 mi
Last recorded205,792 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW55 EPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 205,792 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 198,014 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner 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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 190,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Nearside rear registration plate lamp not working

Nearside Rear Pads low

Offside Front Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Offside Rear Pads low

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2019 180,889 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 170,527 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 154,140 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 148,895 miles

FRONT INNER SIDE LIGHTS INOP

OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP COVERS STARTING TO DIFFUSE PATTERN

Offside Rear PARKING BRAKE EFFORT POOR & NOT LOCKING

Pass 26 Jan 2015 137,180 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 137,180 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 123,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 114,762 miles

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2012 98,202 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 98,145 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 81,649 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 67,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,040 miles

exhaust emission trigger point not met

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 15 Feb 2008 35,950 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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CW55 EPJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CW55 EPJ, 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 CW55 EPJ registered?

CW55 EPJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is CW55 EPJ safe to buy?

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