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SK55 CRX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,529 mi
Last recorded115,529 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 CRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 115,529 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 106,145 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 230,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise play offside steering rack end

Fail 22 Aug 2014 230,586 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front brake discs worn

advise play offside steering rack end

Pass 26 Aug 2013 208,371 miles

both front tyres @3.0mm

offside front tyre worn outer edge slightly

rear discs corroded

windscreen chipped in zone B

Fail 26 Aug 2013 208,371 miles

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

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

both front tyres @3.0mm

offside front tyre worn outer edge slightly

rear discs corroded

windscreen chipped in zone B

Pass 23 Aug 2012 185,583 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 163,748 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 163,748 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 138,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 137,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on the outside edge

Pass 6 Oct 2009 115,713 miles

Nearside front tyre tappering on outer edges but ok at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2008 87,278 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 87,143 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s front brake discs starting to show heavy wear.

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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SK55 CRX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SK55 CRX, 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 SK55 CRX registered?

SK55 CRX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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