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CX55 RUH

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

179,554 mi
Last recorded179,554 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 RUH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 179,554 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 162,121 miles

Engine top under and sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2022 162,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine top under and sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 142,716 miles

engine/under/sill covers/both headlamp lenses dull.

Pass 24 Mar 2020 126,014 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 125,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 111,118 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 89,073 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 89,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear handbrake performance could be improved

Fail 12 Apr 2017 80,502 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear handbrake performance could be improved

Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,552 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wings (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 70,552 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both full length at rtear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front inner wings (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 66,940 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,529 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,882 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2012 53,876 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,342 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 36,342 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,534 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 22,701 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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CX55 RUH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CX55 RUH, 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 CX55 RUH registered?

CX55 RUH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2005.

Is CX55 RUH safe to buy?

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