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FV55 CKP

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,083 mi
Last recorded158,083 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV55 CKP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 158,083 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside behind (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Mar 2026 158,082 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside behind (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2024 148,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 146,116 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 140,197 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 134,055 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 126,647 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 126,060 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 111,244 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front and n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 105,074 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 99,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 93,250 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 87,351 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 87,274 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 80,452 miles

front brake pads worn

front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 May 2014 80,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 May 2013 72,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2012 66,317 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,589 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 34,880 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 12,813 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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FV55 CKP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV55 CKP, 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 FV55 CKP registered?

FV55 CKP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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