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FE55 CWC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

195,065 mi
Last recorded195,065 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 CWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 195,065 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2025 195,065 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2023 185,823 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 176,443 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 171,722 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 162,820 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 162,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 149,879 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 140,669 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 130,908 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 121,236 miles

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

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

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

engine and underneath covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

Fail 18 Nov 2016 121,194 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine and underneath covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of all components

Pass 2 Dec 2015 117,144 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 117,103 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Nail in Tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2014 113,818 miles

Front brake warning light on because electric wire disconnected

Fail 20 Nov 2014 113,796 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake warning light on because electric wire disconnected

Pass 22 Nov 2013 109,820 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 109,816 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 104,376 miles

After market Zenon lights fitted(bulbs)

Airbag light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

PDC warning on

Fail 9 Nov 2012 104,326 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

After market Zenon lights fitted(bulbs)

Airbag light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

PDC warning on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,251 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 96,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r punctured

Pass 6 Sep 2010 87,383 miles

n/s/r has slight play in a hub bush

Fail 6 Sep 2010 87,383 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r has slight play in a hub bush

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,518 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 4 Sep 2008 69,615 miles

Airbag light iluminated.

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

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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FE55 CWC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 FE55 CWC, 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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FE55 CWC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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