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P19 CPR

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,276 mi
Last recorded219,276 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 CPR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 219,276 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 128,603 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 204,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 202,652 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 202,652 miles

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

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front tyres inner shoulders irregular wear

Pass 6 Mar 2012 170,409 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 140,885 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear tyres on limit

Pass 17 Mar 2010 103,409 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 70,915 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 69,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,424 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 34,424 miles

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

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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P19 CPR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P19 CPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P19 CPR registered?

P19 CPR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is P19 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P19 CPR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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