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X9 CWL

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

222,392 mi
Last recorded222,392 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX9 CWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 222,392 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 217,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 205,016 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 193,857 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise alignment

Pass 7 Nov 2018 182,921 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Nov 2018 182,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2017 174,039 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded at rear above sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 164,847 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise alignment to stop uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 8 Sep 2015 156,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 156,233 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 126,978 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 126,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view

Pass 6 Sep 2013 105,678 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 94,448 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 94,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 80,999 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 80,794 miles

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

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

tyre run flat light is on

Fail 23 Jun 2010 69,022 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn on inside edge

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 69,022 miles

N/S/R tyre is worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,677 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,125 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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X9 CWL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X9 CWL, 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 X9 CWL registered?

X9 CWL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is X9 CWL safe to buy?

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