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CX05 CZH

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,629 mi
Last recorded171,629 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 CZH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 171,629 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 169,593 miles

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp stays on

Fail 19 Dec 2013 169,593 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp stays on

Pass 15 Jun 2012 166,375 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

incorrect tyres fitted to vehicle . should be run flat tyres

nearside front brake disc scored

Fail 5 Jun 2012 166,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

engine oil low

incorrect tyres fitted to vehicle . should be run flat tyres

nearside front brake disc scored

Pass 2 Jun 2011 144,642 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2011 144,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 116,991 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 85,436 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 53,010 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 53,010 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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CX05 CZH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CX05 CZH, 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 CX05 CZH registered?

CX05 CZH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2005.

Is CX05 CZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 CZH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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