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CX54 OAA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

135,203 mi
Last recorded135,203 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX54 OAA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 135,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 134,196 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 129,522 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 124,601 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 124,574 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 115,622 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 110,241 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 110,239 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 103,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet, no fumes entering cabin. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 103,009 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet, no fumes entering cabin. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 94,371 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 94,311 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,055 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 75,772 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 5 Oct 2016 75,769 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 68,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all valve stems perished (4.1.D.1e)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

child seat fitted preventing full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2014 59,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Oct 2013 53,943 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Visual emission test carried out - vehicle emitted no readings

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,931 miles

Under vehicle fitted with plastic covers/gaurds - unable to see condition of vehicle, brake pipes etc

Visual emission test carried out - no readings emitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,456 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 29,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,926 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,722 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 20,693 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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CX54 OAA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CX54 OAA, 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 CX54 OAA registered?

CX54 OAA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is CX54 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX54 OAA shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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