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CX05 TGK

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,014 mi
Last recorded137,014 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 TGK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 137,014 miles

gearbox under tray damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2019 123,304 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 109,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Feb 2018 109,807 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

TPMS light on

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 102,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 102,065 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 96,519 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,233 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight wear discs

Pass 24 Jan 2014 84,990 miles

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

n/s rear tyre at 2mm

oil leak at sump plug area

slight play at power rack o/s

Pass 25 Jan 2013 81,003 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 79,692 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 124,233 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 101,910 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,394 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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CX05 TGK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CX05 TGK, 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 CX05 TGK registered?

CX05 TGK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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