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BL55 CYA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,148 mi
Last recorded155,148 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 CYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 155,148 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 137,439 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 124,518 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 122,690 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 113,887 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 113,887 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 100,047 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 75,767 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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BL55 CYA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BL55 CYA, 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 BL55 CYA registered?

BL55 CYA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is BL55 CYA safe to buy?

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