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GD05 CAX

2005 BMW 525

Bronze Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

161,998 mi
Last recorded161,998 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 CAX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 161,998 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp has water inside.

Nearside Front position light flickering.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front position light flickering.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres perished.

exhaust emmisions smokey but not considered excessive.

reverse light not working.

Fail 25 Jun 2019 161,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp has water inside.

Nearside Front position light flickering.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front position light flickering.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both front tyres perished.

exhaust emmisions smokey but not considered excessive.

reverse light not working.

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts at offside in engine bay,near turbo. (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 154,975 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 13 Jul 2018 154,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 6 Jul 2017 143,406 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 143,387 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brake pipes (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested due to misfire and fumes from under bonnet (7.4.B.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50x17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes greased

Pass 9 Jul 2016 123,949 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 123,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald on inner edge and worn through to cords 225/5017 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish on sidewall 225/5017

Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,986 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 118,951 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 30 Jun 2014 115,750 miles

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

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

engine has oil leak

n/s/front tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords showing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 109,522 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 99,923 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 99,923 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 88,577 miles

advise front brake disc wearing on inside

Pass 10 Jul 2010 75,638 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 75,382 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 63,812 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 54,702 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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GD05 CAX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GD05 CAX, 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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GD05 CAX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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