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2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,542 mi
Last recorded202,542 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 CUK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 202,542 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 193,480 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 193,479 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both reducing output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 183,513 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 183,512 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 167,000 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 156,533 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 156,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 145,731 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged next to lower ferral (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

spare tyre flat

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2017 145,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged next to lower ferral (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

spare tyre flat

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 134,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

upper and lower covers fitted covering some components

Fail 14 Apr 2016 134,942 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

upper and lower covers fitted covering some components

Pass 8 Apr 2015 126,352 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 114,087 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 107,085 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,403 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,441 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 79,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2010 79,654 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 74,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside front postion lamp not working(secondary light)

Pass 12 May 2009 74,633 miles

offside front postion lamp not working(secondary light)

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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T4 CUK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T4 CUK, 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 T4 CUK registered?

T4 CUK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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