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CX55 RXF

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

232,856 mi
Last recorded232,856 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 RXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 232,856 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 195,890 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2014 183,664 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 175,381 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 165,381 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 165,381 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 148,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 148,886 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 122,018 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 93,159 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 RXF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX55 RXF, 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 RXF registered?

CX55 RXF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 November 2005.

Is CX55 RXF safe to buy?

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