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MM55 CDE

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,451 mi
Last recorded131,451 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 CDE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 131,451 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 126,383 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective centre to dpf clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 May 2025 126,382 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40r18 97y xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective centre to dpf clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2024 119,594 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 119,594 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 114,182 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 110,120 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 110,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,398 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 98,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 95,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 88,980 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 82,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 72,989 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2017 72,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 62,633 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,783 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 53,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 47,764 miles

Both front brake discs are heavily worn

Both rear brake discs are worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and has cuts but unable to see the ply or cords

Rear inner brake pads are worn

centre exhaust hanger insecure by diff nut missing

Fail 4 Mar 2014 47,679 miles

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

Both front brake discs are heavily worn

Both rear brake discs are worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and has cuts but unable to see the ply or cords

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

Rear inner brake pads are worn

centre exhaust hanger insecure by diff nut missing

Pass 1 Feb 2013 40,374 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 36,702 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 36,684 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 7 Feb 2011 33,219 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 29,274 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 23,150 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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MM55 CDE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MM55 CDE, 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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MM55 CDE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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