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SM05 CWF

2005 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,158 mi
Last recorded170,158 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM05 CWF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 170,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 148,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 137,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 137,320 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 134,693 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn - offside front slight (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel disc slight worn (3.1.6b)

vehicle under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2017 134,693 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside - both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn - offside front slight (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel disc slight worn (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure water added - screen wash required - weak pump slight - jets nozzle direction corrected (8.2.2)

vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 134,393 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 134,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 May 2015 128,915 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 122,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 May 2013 110,904 miles

Both rear main brake pipes corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Unable to gain access to brake fluid reservoir

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2013 110,904 miles

Both rear main brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Unable to gain access to brake fluid reservoir

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 101,563 miles

Offside rear main brake pipe corroded

Oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jun 2011 92,846 miles

front tyres are worn badly on the inside edges advise replacement and tracking

wear and corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2010 80,752 miles

Child seats fitted in both rear seats not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Pass 7 Jul 2009 70,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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SM05 CWF is a 2005 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM05 CWF, 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 SM05 CWF registered?

SM05 CWF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is SM05 CWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM05 CWF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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