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L321 CMM

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

193,894 mi
Last recorded193,894 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 CMM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 193,894 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 165,284 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 138,346 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 138,346 miles

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) sterring rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 121,403 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 111,470 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,336 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 98,336 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 94,567 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S AND O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S AND O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 84,396 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 69,357 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,277 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 64,292 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 60,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 56,300 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,775 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 50,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,441 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Nov 2009 36,719 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 28,508 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 28,469 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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L321 CMM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 L321 CMM, 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 L321 CMM registered?

L321 CMM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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