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SH55 CNA

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,791 mi
Last recorded112,791 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 CNA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 112,791 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 112,786 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 106,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 97,121 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 86,766 miles

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

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

hand brake fluctuation

Fail 5 Jun 2015 86,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

hand brake fluctuation

Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,988 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

parking brake fluctuates on test

Pass 30 May 2013 76,421 miles

front brake discs becoming distorted and becoming corroded on inside edges plastic sill covers fitted at time of test plastic under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,650 miles

1. Slight distortion on offside front brake disc. 2. Both rear tyres wearing low. 3. Front brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 58,761 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 44,491 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,491 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 39,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 30,436 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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SH55 CNA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SH55 CNA, 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

How do I check the history of SH55 CNA?

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What year was SH55 CNA registered?

SH55 CNA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is SH55 CNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 CNA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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