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NM05 CUU

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

149,967 mi
Last recorded149,967 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM05 CUU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 149,967 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and both rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 143,617 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 140,892 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 138,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 138,752 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 manufacturers fig/ tested av 1.08 hi of1.73 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 135,350 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 135,350 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Burst on test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 129,932 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 123,505 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 116,560 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 109,500 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 102,679 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 31,412 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 87,510 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,426 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 75,438 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 73,005 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,354 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 63,354 miles

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

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

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

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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NM05 CUU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NM05 CUU, 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 NM05 CUU registered?

NM05 CUU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is NM05 CUU safe to buy?

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