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M555 CNS

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,419 mi
Last recorded137,419 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 CNS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2014 137,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 137,419 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 129,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,410 miles

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 103,708 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 102,851 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 101,591 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 101,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 77,836 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 54,181 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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M555 CNS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M555 CNS, 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 M555 CNS registered?

M555 CNS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is M555 CNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 CNS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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