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WU55 CHZ

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

224,958 mi
Last recorded224,958 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 CHZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 224,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Slight knocking from front suspension

Fail 10 Aug 2026 224,957 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front suspension arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bulb warning light on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Slight knocking from front suspension

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system ABS pump leaking from brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 219,027 miles

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

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

both wing mirrors discolouring

slight knocking from front suspension

Pass 5 Aug 2024 213,393 miles

Slight play to all front suspension bush's

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play to O/S and N/S steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 213,393 miles

Brake valve leaking A.B.S pump / valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Slight play to all front suspension bush's

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play to O/S and N/S steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 207,506 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror damage

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

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

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 200,270 miles

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

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

chip to screen

rear silencer part of exhaust internal baffles loose

Pass 11 Aug 2021 194,746 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Fail 10 Aug 2021 194,746 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose split & excessively perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Hose split & excessively perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper rear outer arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 27 Aug 2020 192,965 miles

O/s/f shock weak

Slight lift to o/s and n/s steering rack

Fail 20 Aug 2020 192,965 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake performance

O/s/f and n/s/f anti-role bar inner D bush slight play and worn

O/s/f shock weak

Slight lift to o/s and n/s steering rack

Slight play to o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 22 Jul 2019 184,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.50.17 (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover & under tray fitted , oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2018 172,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 162,392 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet struts weak

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 162,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet struts weak

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 151,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray & engine cover fitted.

wet test.

Fail 19 Aug 2016 151,957 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

under tray & engine cover fitted.

wet test.

Pass 7 Aug 2015 138,737 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 129,539 miles

nearside rear tyre low tread

offside front tyre unevenly worn

surface corrosion to all metal brake pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2013 117,465 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 107,455 miles

front inner brake pads appear low

surface corrosion to rear end of both front to rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Sep 2011 96,456 miles

Surface corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 85,955 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,229 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 60,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 60,439 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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WU55 CHZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WU55 CHZ, 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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WU55 CHZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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