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EN54 CSY

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,560 mi
Last recorded133,560 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 CSY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 133,560 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 133,542 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2016 122,899 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 110,335 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

play in both inner rack joints

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 6 May 2014 100,568 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 86,226 miles

play in both inner rack joints

play in front anti roll bushes

Pass 8 May 2012 78,301 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 73,630 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 66,354 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 55,172 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 55,162 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 51,042 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 49,117 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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EN54 CSY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EN54 CSY, 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 EN54 CSY registered?

EN54 CSY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 January 2005.

Is EN54 CSY safe to buy?

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