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HT05 CXM

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,152 mi
Last recorded161,152 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT05 CXM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 161,152 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 160,683 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 149,599 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber weak

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 136,819 miles

Nearside Front tyre has inner and outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Mar 2018 136,819 miles

Nearside Front tyre has inner and outer side wall damage

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2017 126,359 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 117,988 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 107,410 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 97,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

handbrake has slight travel

offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges (recommend replace)

screw found in the nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2012 87,254 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 87,254 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 25 May 2011 78,186 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,979 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 56,545 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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HT05 CXM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HT05 CXM, 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 HT05 CXM registered?

HT05 CXM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is HT05 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT05 CXM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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